Shrewsbury High School is a public high school located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States. It is the only public high school in the Shrewsbury Public Schools district. It is a large school offering a wide variety of electives and extracurricular activities.
Serving 1,891 students in grades 9-12, Shrewsbury High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Shrewsbury Sr High encompasses the entire school district of Shrewsbury, MA, covering approximately 22.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shrewsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shrewsbury High School's student population of 1,891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,891 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shrewsbury High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shrewsbury High School is 0.67, 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
#66 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Colonial
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shrewsbury High School's ranking?
Shrewsbury High School is ranked #66 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Shrewsbury High School often compared to?
Shrewsbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shrewsbury High School?
The graduation rate of Shrewsbury High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Shrewsbury High School?
1,891 students attend Shrewsbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shrewsbury High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shrewsbury High School?
Shrewsbury High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shrewsbury High School offer ?
Shrewsbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shrewsbury High School part of?
Shrewsbury High School is part of Shrewsbury School District.
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