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#1685 of 1,793 schools in MA
Goodrich Academy
High School · Fitchburg · Fitchburg, MA
A Fitchburg high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Goodrich Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Math 8% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Goodrich Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 60 points since 2022, to 10% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
Based on 31 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Goodrich Academy 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), 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
$70,334
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01420; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's High School IncPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 1.7 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Sizer School: a North Central Charter Essential SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Center for Technical Education InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 807 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Fitchburg
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goodrich Academy is listed in Fitchburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodrich Academy
Goodrich Academy is a public high school in Fitchburg, MA, part of Fitchburg, serving approximately 226 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodrich Academy
What grades does Goodrich Academy serve?
Goodrich Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Goodrich Academy?
Goodrich Academy has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodrich Academy rank in MA?
Goodrich Academy ranks #1,685 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Goodrich Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Goodrich Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Goodrich Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodrich Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Goodrich Academy a charter school?
No, Goodrich Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodrich Academy a Title I school?
No, Goodrich Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (978) 345-3244
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01420)
- 41,677
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 01420; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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