Quincy High School

100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,465 students in grades 9-12, Quincy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 96% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Quincy High School's student population of 1,465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,465 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
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School Rankings

Quincy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy High School is 0.68, which is more 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)
#642 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
37%
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54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
23%
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Black
13%
10%
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White
50%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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96%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Quincy High School's ranking?
Quincy High School is ranked #642 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quincy High School often compared to?
Quincy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Quincy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy High School?
The graduation rate of Quincy High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quincy High School?
1,465 students attend Quincy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Quincy High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy High School?
Quincy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quincy High School offer ?
Quincy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quincy High School part of?
Quincy High School is part of Quincy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 96% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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