Northbridge High School vs. Blackstone Valley
Should I attend Northbridge High School or Blackstone Valley? 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
Northbridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Blackstone Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Northbridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Blackstone Valley ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
513 students
1,234 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#132 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
79%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
136
320
Grade 10 Students
114
314
Grade 11 Students
125
301
Grade 12 Students
138
299
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
82%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%