Sutton High School

409 Boston Road
Sutton, MA 01590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Sutton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sutton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Sutton High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Sutton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutton High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#119 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
37%
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80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
88%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Sutton High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sutton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sutton High School's ranking?
Sutton High School is ranked #119 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sutton High School often compared to?
Sutton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutton High School?
The graduation rate of Sutton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sutton High School?
359 students attend Sutton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sutton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutton High School?
Sutton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sutton High School offer ?
Sutton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sutton High School part of?
Sutton High School is part of Sutton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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