Framingham High School, or FHS, is an urban public high school in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 20 mi west of Boston. Founded in 1792, as Framingham Academy, the high school is the result of the merger of Framingham North and Framingham South High Schools in 1991.
Serving 2,534 students in grades 9-12, Framingham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Framingham High School's attendance zone covers the entire Framingham school district, encompassing approximately 26.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Framingham High School's student population of 2,534 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 199 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
199 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Framingham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Framingham High School is 0.64, 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
#541 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Flyer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Framingham High School's ranking?
Framingham High School is ranked #541 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Framingham High School often compared to?
Framingham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph P Keefe Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Framingham High School?
The graduation rate of Framingham High School is 77%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Framingham High School?
2,534 students attend Framingham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Framingham High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Framingham High School?
Framingham High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Framingham High School offer ?
Framingham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Framingham High School part of?
Framingham High School is part of Framingham School District.
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