Serving 914 students in grades 9-12, Grafton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grafton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Grafton, MA, covering approximately 23.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton 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
Grafton High School's student population of 914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
914 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Grafton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grafton High School is 0.45, 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
#154 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafton High School's ranking?
Grafton High School is ranked #154 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Grafton High School often compared to?
Grafton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grafton High School?
The graduation rate of Grafton High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
914 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grafton High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grafton High School offer ?
Grafton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grafton High School part of?
Grafton High School is part of Grafton School District.
In what neighborhood is Grafton High School located?
Grafton High School is located in the North Grafton neighborhood of Grafton, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in North Grafton.
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