For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,105 students in Fitchburg, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fitchburg, MA are Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, Goodrich Academy and Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitchburg, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Fitchburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Fitchburg, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fitchburg, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Fitchburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Arn-how Farm Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Fitchburg, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
62 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
67 Ringe Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
55 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
67 Rindge Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1011 Water Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3292
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3292
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fitchburg, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fitchburg, MA include Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, Goodrich Academy and Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School.
How many public high schools are located in Fitchburg?
4 public high schools are located in Fitchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fitchburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fitchburg include: Goodrich Academy vs. Fitchburg High School
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