Skip to main content

Average

#1106 of 1,793 schools in MA

Hudson High

High School · Hudson · Hudson, MA

A high school in Hudson, MA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA 01749

  • Math 25% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs MA 47% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency25% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation23%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$24,699
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Hudson High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
47%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2023
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Hudson 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated726/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$107,202

Median home value

$480,300

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

47.3%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·41 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
Darnell School for Educational & Behavioral ServicPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–120.9 mi20Compare →
Assabet Valley Vocational High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.1 mi1,130Compare →
Marlborough HighEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.2 mi1,013Compare →
Hillside SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0private4–92.3 mi120Compare →

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.

Hudson

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$24,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hudson High

Hudson High is a public high school in Hudson, MA, part of Hudson, serving approximately 809 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson High

What grades does Hudson High serve?

Hudson High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Hudson High?

Hudson High has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hudson High rank in MA?

Hudson High ranks #1,106 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hudson High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hudson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hudson High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hudson High a charter school?

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

Is Hudson High a Title I school?

No, Hudson High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
809
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 01749)
19,959
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
43.3
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 01749; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.