Medway High School is a four-year public high school in Medway, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, Medway High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Medway High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Medway school district, covering approximately 11.7 square miles. Most areas within this zone are a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Medway High School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Medway High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medway 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
#154 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medway High School's ranking?
Medway High School is ranked #154 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Medway High School often compared to?
Medway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Millis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medway High School?
The graduation rate of Medway High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Medway High School?
622 students attend Medway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Medway High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medway High School?
Medway High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medway High School offer ?
Medway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Medway High School part of?
Medway High School is part of Medway School District.
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