B.M.C. Durfee High School is a public high school located in the city of Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. It is a part of Fall River Public Schools and is the city's main public high school, the other being Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Serving 2,435 students in grades 9-12, B M C Durfee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B M C Durfee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
B M C Durfee High School's student population of 2,435 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 225 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
225 teachers
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar
School Motto
All Hilltoppers have Durfee PRIDE!
School Rankings
B M C Durfee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B M C Durfee High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
44%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B M C Durfee High School's ranking?
B M C Durfee High School is ranked #1161 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are B M C Durfee High School often compared to?
B M C Durfee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of B M C Durfee High School?
The graduation rate of B M C Durfee High School is 82%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend B M C Durfee High School?
2,435 students attend B M C Durfee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of B M C Durfee High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B M C Durfee High School?
B M C Durfee High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does B M C Durfee High School offer ?
B M C Durfee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is B M C Durfee High School part of?
B M C Durfee High School is part of Fall River School District.
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