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 942 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 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 22% 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: 942 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shepherd Hill Regional High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dudley, MA, covering approximately 65.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepherd Hill Regional High School's student population of 942 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
942 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
to advance the knowledge and well-being of our children and our community.
School Rankings
Shepherd Hill Regional 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 Shepherd Hill Regional High School is 0.37, 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
#552 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Fighting Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Hill Regional High School's ranking?
Shepherd Hill Regional High School is ranked #552 out of 1,626 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, Tantasqua Regional Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 91%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Shepherd Hill Regional High School?
942 students attend Shepherd Hill Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shepherd Hill Regional High School students are White, 14% 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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