Ludlow High School is the public high school of Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States, located at 500 Chapin Street. It is next to Ludlow Town Hall. The high school is the only public high school in the town and services all of its residents.
Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Ludlow Senior 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ludlow Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ludlow, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 28.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ludlow Senior High School's student population of 736 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Ludlow Senior 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 Ludlow Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#525 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
78%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
The Ludlow Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ludlow Senior High School's ranking?
Ludlow Senior High School is ranked #525 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ludlow Senior High School often compared to?
Ludlow Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnechaug Regional High School, Longmeadow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ludlow Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ludlow Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Ludlow Senior High School?
736 students attend Ludlow Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ludlow Senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ludlow Senior High School?
Ludlow Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ludlow Senior High School offer ?
Ludlow Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ludlow Senior High School part of?
Ludlow Senior High School is part of Ludlow School District.
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