Milford High School is the secondary school for the district of Milford, Massachusetts, Milford Public Schools. Its principal is Joshua Otlin and William Chaplin is associate principal. Jessica Zaleski and Richard Piergustavo are assistant principals.
Serving 1,297 students in grades 9-12, Milford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milford High School's student population of 1,297 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Year Founded
1800
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Milford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milford High School is 0.59, 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
#709 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
36%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scarlet Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milford High School's ranking?
Milford High School is ranked #709 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Milford High School often compared to?
Milford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopedale Jr Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milford High School?
The graduation rate of Milford High School is 87%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Milford High School?
1,297 students attend Milford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Milford High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milford High School?
Milford High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Milford High School offer ?
Milford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Milford High School part of?
Milford High School is part of Milford School District.
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