Rockland Senior High School is public high school located at 52 MacKinlay Way in Rockland, Massachusetts, United States. The current high school building opened in 1957. Between 2010 and 2012 it underwent an $86 million renovation project.
Serving 590 students in grades 9-12, Rockland Senior 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockland Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Rockland school district, covering approximately 10.1 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.1 miles and the furthest edge located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockland Senior High School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1892
School Motto
Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog
School Rankings
Rockland Senior 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 Rockland Senior High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#525 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockland Senior High School's ranking?
Rockland Senior High School is ranked #525 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Rockland Senior High School often compared to?
Rockland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington High School, Norwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rockland Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Rockland Senior High School?
590 students attend Rockland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rockland Senior High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockland Senior High School?
Rockland Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockland Senior High School offer ?
Rockland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockland Senior High School part of?
Rockland Senior High School is part of Rockland School District.
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