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Bourne High School

75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

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Bourne High School serves 428 students in grades 9-12.

Bourne High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bourne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Bourne High School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

428 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bourne High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bourne High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#429 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bourne High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bourne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bourne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

89%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bourne High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.21

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Bourne High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Bourne High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bourne High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bourne School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bourne High School's ranking?

Bourne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bourne High School?

The graduation rate of Bourne High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Bourne High School?

428 students attend Bourne High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Bourne High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourne High School?

Bourne High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Bourne High School offer ?

Bourne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Bourne High School part of?

Bourne High School is part of Bourne School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education