Tyngsborough High School is a high school at 36 Norris Road in Tyngsborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has approximately 484 students as of 2019, and is part of the Tyngsborough school district.
Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Tyngsborough High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyngsborough High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tyngsboro, MA, covering approximately 18.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyngsborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tyngsborough High School's student population of 405 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tyngsborough High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyngsborough High School is 0.50, 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
#311 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)23.7%
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
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyngsborough High School's ranking?
Tyngsborough High School is ranked #311 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tyngsborough High School often compared to?
Tyngsborough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelmsford High School, Innovation Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyngsborough High School?
The graduation rate of Tyngsborough High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Tyngsborough High School?
405 students attend Tyngsborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tyngsborough High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyngsborough High School?
Tyngsborough High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tyngsborough High School offer ?
Tyngsborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tyngsborough High School part of?
Tyngsborough High School is part of Tyngsborough School District.
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