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#1024 of 1,793 schools in MA
Grafton High School
High School · Grafton · Grafton, MA
A high school in Grafton, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
24 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519
- Math 52% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grafton High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2022, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 Grafton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low249/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grafton), 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
$153,750
Median home value
$573,200
Median rent
$2,266/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbury Junior/senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–12 | 3.8 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| North HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
| St Paul Diocesan Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 7–12 | 5.0 mi | 486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grafton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grafton High School is listed in Grafton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grafton High School
Grafton High School is a public high school in Grafton, MA, part of Grafton, serving approximately 891 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,024 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grafton High School
What grades does Grafton High School serve?
Grafton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grafton High School rank in MA?
Grafton High School ranks #1,024 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Grafton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grafton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Grafton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grafton High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grafton High School a charter school?
No, Grafton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grafton High School a Title I school?
No, Grafton High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 891
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (508) 839-5425
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01519)
- 7,738
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 01519; 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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