Serving 1,762 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnstable High School's student population of 1,762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barnstable High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnstable High School is 0.56, 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
#949 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
10%
10%
White
62%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #949 out of 1,644 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 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 37% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnstable High School?
The graduation rate of Barnstable High School is 88%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barnstable High School?
1,762 students attend Barnstable High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barnstable High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstable High School?
Barnstable High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable High School offer ?
Barnstable High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnstable High School part of?
Barnstable High School is part of Barnstable School District.
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