Pentucket Regional Sr High School

24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 574 students in grades 9-12, Pentucket Regional Sr High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pentucket Regional Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pentucket Regional Sr High School's student population of 574 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

Pentucket Regional Sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pentucket Regional Sr High School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#240 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
41%
70-74%
44%
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pentucket Regional Sr High School's ranking?
Pentucket Regional Sr High School is ranked #240 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pentucket Regional Sr High School often compared to?
Pentucket Regional Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pentucket Regional Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Pentucket Regional Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pentucket Regional Sr High School?
574 students attend Pentucket Regional Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pentucket Regional Sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pentucket Regional Sr High School?
Pentucket Regional Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pentucket Regional Sr High School offer ?
Pentucket Regional Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pentucket Regional Sr High School part of?
Pentucket Regional Sr High School is part of Pentucket School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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