Very Good
#564 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 31% in state
Chelmsford High
High School · Chelmsford · North Chelmsford, MA
A high school in North Chelmsford, MA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Richardson Rd, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
- Math 63% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chelmsford High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chelmsford High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,284
Median home value
$477,900
Median rent
$1,698/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01863; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Charter School of LowellCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse School, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Gr Lowell Regional Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,314 | Compare → |
| The Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 92 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chelmsford
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chelmsford High is listed in Chelmsford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chelmsford High
Chelmsford High is a public high school in North Chelmsford, MA, part of Chelmsford, serving approximately 1,413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chelmsford High
What grades does Chelmsford High serve?
Chelmsford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chelmsford High?
Chelmsford High has an enrollment of approximately 1,413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelmsford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelmsford High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chelmsford High rank in MA?
Chelmsford High ranks #564 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Chelmsford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chelmsford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Chelmsford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chelmsford High has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chelmsford High a charter school?
No, Chelmsford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chelmsford High a Title I school?
No, Chelmsford High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (978) 251-5111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01863)
- 9,592
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 01863; 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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