Serving 1,514 students in grades 9-12, Quincy High School ranks in the top 50% 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quincy High School's student population of 1,514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,514 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1854
School Rankings
Quincy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
23%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy High School's ranking?
Quincy High School is ranked #574 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quincy High School often compared to?
Quincy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Quincy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy High School?
The graduation rate of Quincy High School is 92%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Quincy High School?
1,514 students attend Quincy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Quincy High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quincy High School?
Quincy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quincy High School offer ?
Quincy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quincy High School part of?
Quincy High School is part of Quincy School District.
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