Whitman Hanson Regional

600 Franklin Street
Whitman, MA 02382
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Whitman Hanson Regional ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitman Hanson Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Whitman Hanson Regional's student population of 1,087 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,087 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitman Hanson Regional ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Hanson Regional is 0.27, 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)
#382 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
37%
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70%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
85%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Whitman Hanson Regional's ranking?
Whitman Hanson Regional is ranked #382 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitman Hanson Regional?
The graduation rate of Whitman Hanson Regional is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitman Hanson Regional?
1,087 students attend Whitman Hanson Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Whitman Hanson Regional students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Hanson Regional?
Whitman Hanson Regional has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitman Hanson Regional offer ?
Whitman Hanson Regional offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitman Hanson Regional part of?
Whitman Hanson Regional is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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