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 310 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 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 65-69% (which is higher than 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 25% 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: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maynard High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Maynard, MA, covering approximately 5.4 square miles. Most residents are within a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Maynard High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1871
Campus Size
200 acres
School Rankings
Maynard High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maynard High School is 0.41, 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
#367 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
75%
51%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard High School's ranking?
Maynard High School is ranked #367 out of 1,626 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 Lincoln-sudbury Regional High School, Acton-boxborough Regional 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 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 89.2%.
How many students attend Maynard High School?
310 students attend Maynard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Maynard High School students are White, 16% 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 10:1, 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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