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Framingham High School

High School · Framingham · Framingham, MA

A high school in Framingham, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

115 A Street, Framingham, MA 01701

  • Math 40% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation21.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$24,335
Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Students at Framingham High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2023
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Framingham High School 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K

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

$127,000

Median home value

$612,600

Median rent

$1,973/mo

College educated

60.6%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·58 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

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Framingham

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 14
District spending per student
$24,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Framingham High School

Framingham High School is a public high school in Framingham, MA, part of Framingham, serving approximately 2,545 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Framingham High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Framingham High School (FHS) is a public high school located in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States 2. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 2. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Boston 2. With an enrollment of about 2,500 students, Framingham High School is considered one of the largest high schools in the state 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Framingham High School

What grades does Framingham High School serve?

Framingham High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Framingham High School?

Framingham High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Framingham High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Framingham High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Framingham High School rank in MA?

Framingham High School ranks #1,454 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Framingham High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Framingham High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Framingham High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Framingham High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Framingham High School a charter school?

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

Is Framingham High School a Title I school?

No, Framingham High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
195
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 01701)
32,270
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
43.5
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 01701; 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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