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Ashland High

High School · Ashland

65 East Union St., Ashland, MA 01721

Enrollment

870

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#715 of 1,793

In Ashland

#2 of 5

public schools

In district

#2 of 5

Ashland

Equity

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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6.7/10

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About Ashland High

Ashland High is a public high school in Ashland, MA, part of Ashland. Ashland High serves approximately 870 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Ashland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Ashland High show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.3 pts above MA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,214
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Ashland High — Students at Ashland High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 87.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 88.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
59.6% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
97.5%
2011
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2012
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2013
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2014
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2015
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
97.5%
2017
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
81.5%
ELA
82.5%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2023
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
73%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.

How Ashland High Compares

See how Ashland High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.7/10
60th percentile in MA
Academic
9.5/10
Excellent
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.9
Sports
24
11 boys' · 13 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
61 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.8%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·48 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

65 East Union St., Ashland, MA 01721

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ashland High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Holliston High (rated 8.1/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Holliston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Joseph P Keefe Technical High School (rated 7.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Framingham), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Ashland, see our Ashland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
PINCUSHION HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ashland 0.6 mi
David Mindess Ashland 0.7 mi 7.2
William Pittaway Elementary Ashland 0.8 mi 4.9
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School Framingham 1.1 mi 7.3
Henry E Warren Elementary Ashland 1.4 mi 5.0
Barbieri Elementary Framingham 1.4 mi 4.5
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY ACADEMY Ashland 1.9 mi
Ashland Middle Ashland 1.7 mi 6.7
METROWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ashland 1.7 mi 4.5
ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Framingham 2.6 mi 5.7
Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham 2.5 mi 3.5
SUMMIT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Framingham 2.9 mi 7.0
Fuller Middle Framingham 2.6 mi 4.9
Brophy Framingham 3.2 mi 3.7
WAYSIDE ACADEMY Framingham 3.0 mi
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF Framingham 3.2 mi 8.8
Harmony Grove Elementary Framingham 2.5 mi 3.7
Holliston High Holliston 4.0 mi 8.1
Charlotte A Dunning Framingham 4.1 mi 3.8
Placentino Elementary Holliston 4.0 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01721 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,106

Median Home Value

$586,000

Median Rent

$2,334/mo

Population

18,694

College Educated

59.5%

Homeownership

75.5%

Avg Commute

35.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

41.7

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School Rating
Apponequet Regional High Lakeville, MA 6.7
Franklin County Technical Turners Falls, MA 6.7
Medway High Medway, MA 6.7
Pembroke High School Pembroke, MA 6.7
Quincy Upper School Boston, MA 6.7
NOBLE AND GREENOUGH SCHOOL Dedham, MA 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ashland High

What grades does Ashland High serve?

Ashland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ashland High?

Ashland High has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashland High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashland High rank in MA?

Ashland High ranks #715 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Ashland High's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ashland High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland High has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ashland High a charter school?

No, Ashland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ashland High a Title I school?

No, Ashland High is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
17 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
870
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%

District

Ashland
District Enrollment
2,903
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,214
District Rank
#2 of 5

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