Maynard High School is the only public high school in Maynard, Massachusetts, United States. The 2015–16 enrollment is 485 students for grades 9 through 12. A new high school building opened for the 2013–14 school year. The high school contained the eighth grade when the new building opened.
Serving 297 students in grades 9-12, Maynard High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maynard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Maynard High School's student population of 297 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1871
School Rankings
Maynard High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maynard High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard High School's ranking?
Maynard High School is ranked #351 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Maynard High School often compared to?
Maynard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Lincoln-sudbury Regional High School, Weston 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 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maynard High School?
The graduation rate of Maynard High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maynard High School?
297 students attend Maynard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Maynard High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maynard High School?
Maynard High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maynard High School offer ?
Maynard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maynard High School part of?
Maynard High School is part of Maynard School District.
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