Acton-boxborough Regional High School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(978) 264-4700
Acton-boxborough Regional High School serves 1,827 students in grades 9-12.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Acton-boxborough Regional High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Acton-boxborough Regional High School's student population of 1,827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards | Blue Ribbon School () |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,827 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 124 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Acton-boxborough Regional High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Acton-boxborough Regional High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4 out of 1666 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 56% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 31% | 7% |
Hispanic | 3% | 20% |
Black | 2% | 9% |
White | 60% | 60% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Acton-Boxborough School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Acton-boxborough Regional High School is Maynard High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Raymond J Grey Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mccarthy-towne School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Acton Mccarthy-towne School Math: 50% | Reading: 65%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 487 students10
0.3 miles
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377 0.3 K-6 487 - Acton Raymond J Grey Junior High School Math: 82% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 964 students10
0.3 miles
16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700 0.3 7-8 964 - Acton Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program Grades: PK | 111 students
0.4 miles
15 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700 0.4 PK 111 - Acton Merriam School Math: 64% | Reading: 71%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 498 students10
0.4 miles
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371 0.4 K-6 498 - Acton C.t. Douglas Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 75%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 427 students10
0.7 miles
21 Elm Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560 0.7 K-6 427
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