Mansfield High School

250 East Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Mansfield High School is a four-year, comprehensive public high school located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is the only high school in the Mansfield Public Schools system. MHS has approximately 1,300 students in grades nine though twelve.
Serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12, Mansfield High School ranks in the top 5% 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 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,002 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : Mansfield High's attendance zone covers the entire Mansfield school district, encompassing approximately 20.4 square miles. Families in this area typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mansfield High School's student population of 1,002 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,002 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1872

School Rankings

Mansfield High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mansfield High School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#56 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

76%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

78%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.44

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

96%
89.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Sting The Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mansfield High School's ranking?
Mansfield High School is ranked #56 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mansfield High School often compared to?
Mansfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norton High School, North Attleboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mansfield High School?
The graduation rate of Mansfield High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Mansfield High School?
1,002 students attend Mansfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mansfield High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mansfield High School?
Mansfield High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mansfield High School offer ?
Mansfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mansfield High School part of?
Mansfield High School is part of Mansfield School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,002 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : Mansfield High's attendance zone covers the entire Mansfield school district, encompassing approximately 20.4 square miles. Families in this area typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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