Concord-Carlisle High School is a public high school located in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. It is 17 miles northwest of Boston. The school serves grades 9–12, and as part of the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District has students from both Concord and Carlisle, Massachusetts.
Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, Concord Carlisle High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Concord Carlisle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Concord Carlisle High School's student population of 1,230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1852
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
The Student's Voice
School Rankings
Concord Carlisle High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord Carlisle High School is 0.45, which is less 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
#30 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Concord Carlisle High School's ranking?
Concord Carlisle High School is ranked #30 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Concord Carlisle High School often compared to?
Concord Carlisle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Concord Carlisle High School?
The graduation rate of Concord Carlisle High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Concord Carlisle High School?
1,230 students attend Concord Carlisle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Concord Carlisle High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Concord Carlisle High School?
Concord Carlisle High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Concord Carlisle High School offer ?
Concord Carlisle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Concord Carlisle High School part of?
Concord Carlisle High School is part of Concord-Carlisle School District.
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