Doherty Memorial High School
Doherty Memorial High School serves 1,559 students in grades 9-12.
Doherty Memorial High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Doherty Memorial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Doherty Memorial High School's student population of 1,559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,559 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
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School Comparison
Doherty Memorial High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Doherty Memorial High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #345 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 20% |
| Black | 16% | 9% |
| White | 41% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worcester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Doherty Memorial High School is Claremont Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Midland Street (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Worcester Midland Street Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 230 students10
0.3 miles
18 Midland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3548 0.3 K-6 230 - Worcester Elm Park Community Math: 23% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 477 students10
0.7 miles
23 North Ashland Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3568 0.7 K-6 477 - Worcester Chandler Elementary Community Math: 38% | Reading: 52%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 500 students10
0.8 miles
114 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572 0.8 K-6 500 - Worcester May Street Math: 42% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 339 students10
1.0 miles
265 May Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3520 1 K-6 339 - Worcester Claremont Academy Math: 28% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 552 students10
1.1 miles
15 Claremont Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077 1.1 7-12 552
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