North Reading High School

189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (978) 664-7800

www.north-reading.k12.ma.us

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North Reading High School serves 662 students in grades 9-12.

North Reading High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 662 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Reading High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

North Reading High School's student population of 662 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

662 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

North Reading High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of North Reading High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#141 out of 1667 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

65-69%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Reading 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-84%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Reading 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

10:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of North Reading High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

89%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in North Reading High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.21

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of North Reading High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥95%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of North Reading High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Reading School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Reading High School's ranking?

North Reading High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of North Reading High School?

The graduation rate of North Reading High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend North Reading High School?

662 students attend North Reading High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of North Reading High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of North Reading High School?

North Reading High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does North Reading High School offer ?

North Reading High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is North Reading High School part of?

North Reading High School is part of North Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 662 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education