Below Average
#1520 of 1,793 schools in MA
Barnstable High
High School · Barnstable · Hyannis, MA
A high school in Hyannis, MA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
- Math 19% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 47% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barnstable High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barnstable High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,989
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 5–12 | 1.9 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Cape Cod AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 318 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barnstable
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnstable High is listed in Barnstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnstable High
Barnstable High is a public high school in Hyannis, MA, part of Barnstable, serving approximately 1,756 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,520 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnstable High
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 #1,520 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Barnstable High's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnstable High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 154
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (508) 790-6445
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02601)
- 16,066
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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