Holliston High School

370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Holliston High School is the public secondary school serving Holliston, Massachusetts, United States. As of 2018, the school enrolled 809 students. The current principal is David List. MCAS, ACT, and SAT scores of Holliston High School students are consistently well above both state and national averages.
Serving 803 students in grades 9-12, Holliston High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Holliston High School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1831
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Mascot
Panthers

School Rankings

Holliston 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 Holliston High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#110 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
42%
70-74%
44%
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holliston High School's ranking?
Holliston High School is ranked #110 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Holliston High School often compared to?
Holliston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland High School, Hopkinton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Holliston High School?
The graduation rate of Holliston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Holliston High School?
803 students attend Holliston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Holliston High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holliston High School?
Holliston High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holliston High School offer ?
Holliston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holliston High School part of?
Holliston High School is part of Holliston School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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