Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Nantucket High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nantucket High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nantucket High School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Nantucket 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 Nantucket High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nantucket 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nantucket 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-qS8VBF.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nantucket 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nantucket 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-b3Ulg60.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
36%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nantucket High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nantucket High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-bvo1HIc.png)
Black
10%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nantucket High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nantucket High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-hyHNuT.png)
White
48%
56%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nantucket High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nantucket High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-f8bQ4p.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-ZcutEY.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Nantucket High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Nantucket High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/38000/38153/nantucket-high-school-chart-jpxKjP.png)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nantucket High School's ranking?
Nantucket High School is ranked #495 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Nantucket High School?
The graduation rate of Nantucket High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nantucket High School?
554 students attend Nantucket High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nantucket High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nantucket High School?
Nantucket High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nantucket High School offer ?
Nantucket High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nantucket High School part of?
Nantucket High School is part of Nantucket School District.
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