Medway High School

88 Summer Street
Medway, MA 02053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Medway High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Medway High School's student population of 639 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Medway High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medway High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#21 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Medway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Medway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
86%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Medway High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Medway High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #21 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Medway High School?
639 students attend Medway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Medway High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Medway High School part of?
Medway High School is part of Medway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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