Barnstable High School is a public high school in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States, Town of Barnstable. The school is part of the Barnstable Public School District.
Serving 1,652 students in grades 8-12, Barnstable 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnstable High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hyannis, MA, covering an area of 76.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.2 miles and the furthest edge located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnstable High School's student population of 1,652 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,652 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barnstable 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 Barnstable High School is 0.65, 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
#1042 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
86%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Hawk Mascot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnstable High School's ranking?
Barnstable High School is ranked #1042 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Barnstable High School often compared to?
Barnstable High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School, Nauset Regional High School, Sandwich Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnstable High School?
The graduation rate of Barnstable High School is 86%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Barnstable High School?
1,652 students attend Barnstable High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Barnstable High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnstable High School?
Barnstable High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable High School offer ?
Barnstable High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barnstable High School part of?
Barnstable High School is part of Barnstable School District.
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