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#1368 of 1,793 schools in MA

Leominster High School

High School · Leominster · Leominster, MA

A high school in Leominster, MA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

122 Granite Street, Leominster, MA 01453

  • Math 26% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation14%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$17,752
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at Leominster High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2023
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 Leominster 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,811/100K

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

$82,098

Median home value

$345,900

Median rent

$1,282/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·45 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for Technical Education InnovationEnrollment path unverified5.59–120.0 mi807Compare →
Leominster Center for ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.0 mi65Compare →
Goodrich AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.69–123.1 mi226Compare →
St Bernard's High School IncPrivate · tuition5.3private9–123.1 mi187Compare →

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.

Leominster

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$17,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Leominster High School

Leominster High School is a public high school in Leominster, MA, part of Leominster, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leominster High School

What grades does Leominster High School serve?

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

How many students attend Leominster High School?

Leominster High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Leominster High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leominster High School rank in MA?

Leominster High School ranks #1,368 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Leominster High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leominster High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Leominster High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leominster High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leominster High School a charter school?

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

Is Leominster High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,073
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 01453)
43,635
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
41.7
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 01453; 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

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