Hudson High School is a public high school located in Hudson, Massachusetts, United States. It is administered by the Hudson Public Schools system, and serves grades 8 through 12.
Serving 784 students in grades 8-12, Hudson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hudson High's attendance zone covers the entire Hudson, MA school district, encompassing approximately 11.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hudson High School's student population of 784 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
784 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hudson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudson High School is 0.47, 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
#943 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson High School's ranking?
Hudson High School is ranked #943 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hudson High School often compared to?
Hudson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlborough High School, Assabet Valley Vocational High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hudson High School?
The graduation rate of Hudson High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Hudson High School?
784 students attend Hudson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hudson High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hudson High School offer ?
Hudson High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hudson High School part of?
Hudson High School is part of Hudson School District.
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