Serving 1,703 students in grades 9-12, Acton-boxborough Regional High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acton-boxborough Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Acton-boxborough Regional High School's student population of 1,703 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acton-boxborough Regional High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acton-boxborough Regional High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1631 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
50%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acton-boxborough Regional High School's ranking?
Acton-boxborough Regional High School is ranked #1 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Acton-boxborough Regional High School often compared to?
Acton-boxborough Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westford Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acton-boxborough Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Acton-boxborough Regional High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Acton-boxborough Regional High School?
1,703 students attend Acton-boxborough Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Acton-boxborough Regional High School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acton-boxborough Regional High School?
Acton-boxborough Regional High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Acton-boxborough Regional High School offer ?
Acton-boxborough Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Acton-boxborough Regional High School part of?
Acton-boxborough Regional High School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.
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