Norwood High School

245 Nichols Street
Norwood, MA 02062
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 987 students in grades 9-12, Norwood 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 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 97% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Norwood High School's student population of 987 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
987 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Norwood 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 Norwood High School is 0.57, 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)
#525 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
37%
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62%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
23%
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Black
13%
10%
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White
62%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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97%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 Norwood High School's ranking?
Norwood High School is ranked #525 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Norwood High School often compared to?
Norwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School, Walpole High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwood High School?
The graduation rate of Norwood High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norwood High School?
987 students attend Norwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Norwood High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood High School?
Norwood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwood High School offer ?
Norwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood High School part of?
Norwood High School is part of Norwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 97% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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