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#1423 of 1,793 schools in MA

Dracut Senior High

High School · Dracut · Dracut, MA

A high school in Dracut, MA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1540 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826

  • Math 38% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$15,777
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Dracut Senior High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2022, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2023
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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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The neighborhood

Where Dracut Senior 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated807/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dracut), 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

$111,451

Median home value

$466,200

Median rent

$1,740/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
6 boys'·9 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lowell HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.2 mi3,402Compare →
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–122.4 mi106Compare →
Collegiate Charter School of LowellCharter · enrollment unverified2.8K–122.9 mi1,211Compare →
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.9 mi2,314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Dracut

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$15,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dracut Senior High is listed in Dracut; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dracut Senior High

Dracut Senior High is a public high school in Dracut, MA, part of Dracut, serving approximately 789 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dracut Senior High

What grades does Dracut Senior High serve?

Dracut Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dracut Senior High?

Dracut Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dracut Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dracut Senior High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dracut Senior High rank in MA?

Dracut Senior High ranks #1,423 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Dracut Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dracut Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Dracut Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dracut Senior High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dracut Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Dracut Senior High a Title I school?

No, Dracut Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
789
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 01826)
32,373
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
41.9
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 01826; 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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