Lunenburg High School

1079 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Lunenburg High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lunenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lunenburg High School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Lunenburg High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lunenburg High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#51 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lunenburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
83%
56%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Lunenburg High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lunenburg High School's ranking?
Lunenburg High School is ranked #51 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lunenburg High School often compared to?
Lunenburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, Leominster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lunenburg High School?
The graduation rate of Lunenburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lunenburg High School?
450 students attend Lunenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lunenburg High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lunenburg High School?
Lunenburg High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lunenburg High School offer ?
Lunenburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lunenburg High School part of?
Lunenburg High School is part of Lunenburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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