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Douglas High School
High School · Douglas · Douglas, MA
A high school in Douglas, MA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 Davis Street, Douglas, MA 01516
- Math 35% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Douglas High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2022, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 Douglas High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$147,859
Median home value
$436,700
Median rent
$1,537/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01516; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitinsville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Northbridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Gateway to CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 10–12 | 4.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Uxbridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 8–12 | 4.4 mi | 582 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas High School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas High School
Douglas High School is a public high school in Douglas, MA, part of Douglas, serving approximately 303 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,138 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas High School
What grades does Douglas High School serve?
Douglas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas High School rank in MA?
Douglas High School ranks #1,138 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Douglas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Douglas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas High School a charter school?
No, Douglas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas High School a Title I school?
No, Douglas High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (508) 476-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01516)
- 9,287
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 01516; 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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