Norwood High School

245 Nichols Street
Norwood, MA 02062
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Top 30%
Serving 987 students in grades 9-12, Norwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 97% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Norwood High School's student population of 987 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
987 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood High School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#363 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norwood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwood 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.
66%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwood 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.
41%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norwood High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norwood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norwood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
62%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norwood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norwood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Norwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Norwood High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwood High School's ranking?
Norwood High School is ranked #363 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Norwood High School often compared to?
Norwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walpole High School, Canton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwood High School?
The graduation rate of Norwood High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Norwood High School?
987 students attend Norwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Norwood High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood High School?
Norwood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwood High School offer ?
Norwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood High School part of?
Norwood High School is part of Norwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 97% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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