North High School vs. South High Community
Should I attend North High School or South High Community? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South High Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, North 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, South High Community 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 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,308 students
1,524 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1176 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
364
418
Grade 10 Students
321
422
Grade 11 Students
293
319
Grade 12 Students
309
350
Ungraded Students
21
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
55%
46%
% Black
19%
17%
% White
19%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
