North Brookfield High School is a public high school in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States. The school serves the residents of North Brookfield exclusively, making it one of the smallest high schools in the region. Recently, a new building was built next to the old one.
Serving 157 students in grades 6-12, North Brookfield High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Brookfield High's attendance zone covers the entire North Brookfield, MA school district, encompassing approximately 21.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 2.9 miles and the furthest point located 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Brookfield High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1857
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Brookfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Brookfield High School is 0.30, 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
#1430 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Brookfield High School's ranking?
North Brookfield High School is ranked #1430 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are North Brookfield High School often compared to?
North Brookfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athol High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Brookfield High School?
The graduation rate of North Brookfield High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend North Brookfield High School?
157 students attend North Brookfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Brookfield High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Brookfield High School?
North Brookfield High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Brookfield High School offer ?
North Brookfield High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Brookfield High School part of?
North Brookfield High School is part of North Brookfield School District.
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