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Public high school · Barnstable · Hyannis, Massachusetts

Barnstable High

Barnstable High rates 4.2, right at the middle of Barnstable's high schools, whose rated median is 4.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.2this school

4.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Barnstable median is 4.2.

#1,596 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Barnstable: 1 high schools rated, median 4.2

The brief

A high school in Hyannis, MA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,596 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 7 of 9 in Barnstable.

Barnstable High is listed in Barnstable, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math18%26 points below the Massachusetts average of 44%Grades 8 and 10 · 575 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading22%23 points below the Massachusetts average of 45%Grades 8 and 10 · 584 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2023, to 20% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 70 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.7
25% of the rating
Academics
3.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Barnstable High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$62,989
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
13%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
48
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26
Some Transit
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
905/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
18.4% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
14 sports
7 boys' · 7 girls' · 20 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.5Compare →
  2. Barnstable Highthis school
    4.2
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Barnstable High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Barnstable High serve?

Barnstable High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Barnstable High?

Barnstable High has an enrollment of approximately 1,756 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnstable High?

The student-teacher ratio at Barnstable High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barnstable High rank in MA?

Barnstable High ranks #1,596 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Barnstable High's MySchoolScout rating?

Barnstable High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Barnstable High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnstable High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Barnstable High a charter school?

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

Is Barnstable High a Title I school?

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

School facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
1,756
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
154
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Barnstable County
4-year graduation
86.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#7 of 9
Schools in district
9
District spending per student
$23,051
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02601)
16,066
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
44.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.