Apponequet Regional High School, located at 100 Howland Road in Lakeville, Massachusetts opened September 21, 1959. Apponequet serves secondary academic education students from the towns of Freetown, and Lakeville. It is the only high school within the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District.
Serving 640 students in grades 9-12, Apponequet Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Apponequet Regional High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lakeville, MA, covering approximately 73.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive to the school within 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apponequet Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Apponequet Regional High School's student population of 640 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apponequet Regional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apponequet Regional High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Laker
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apponequet Regional High School's ranking?
Apponequet Regional High School is ranked #198 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Apponequet Regional High School often compared to?
Apponequet Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Rochester Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apponequet Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Apponequet Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Apponequet Regional High School?
640 students attend Apponequet Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Apponequet Regional High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apponequet Regional High School?
Apponequet Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Apponequet Regional High School offer ?
Apponequet Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Apponequet Regional High School part of?
Apponequet Regional High School is part of Freetown-Lakeville School District.
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