Shepherd Hill Regional High School is located in Dudley, Massachusetts, United States. It is a regional high school covering the towns of Dudley and Charlton. The school is part of the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District. The principal is Darren C. Elwell. Shepherd Hill had 923 students in 2023.
Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd Hill Regional 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% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepherd Hill Regional High School's student population of 937 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Shepherd Hill Regional High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Hill Regional High School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Hill Regional High School's ranking?
Shepherd Hill Regional High School is ranked #550 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Shepherd Hill Regional High School often compared to?
Shepherd Hill Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepherd Hill Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Shepherd Hill Regional High School is 94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shepherd Hill Regional High School?
937 students attend Shepherd Hill Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Shepherd Hill Regional High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Hill Regional High School?
Shepherd Hill Regional High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepherd Hill Regional High School offer ?
Shepherd Hill Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shepherd Hill Regional High School part of?
Shepherd Hill Regional High School is part of Dudley-Charlton Regional School District.
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