Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Southbridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southbridge High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Campus Size
88 acres
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Southbridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southbridge High School is 0.49, 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
#1400 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
66%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
27%
51%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southbridge High School's ranking?
Southbridge High School is ranked #1400 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southbridge High School?
The graduation rate of Southbridge High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Southbridge High School?
419 students attend Southbridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Southbridge High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southbridge High School?
Southbridge High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southbridge High School offer ?
Southbridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southbridge High School part of?
Southbridge High School is part of Southbridge School District.
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