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Lunenburg High

High School · Lunenburg · Lunenburg, MA

A high school in Lunenburg, MA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1079 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462

  • Math 53% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation25.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$18,705
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Lunenburg High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2022, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2023
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (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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The neighborhood

Where Lunenburg 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K

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

$109,884

Median home value

$442,900

Median rent

$1,784/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
25.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·27 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
Goodrich AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.69–123.4 mi226Compare →
St Bernard's High School IncPrivate · tuition5.3private9–123.6 mi187Compare →
Sizer School: a North Central Charter Essential SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.07–124.2 mi302Compare →
Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–94.5 mi208Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lunenburg

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$18,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lunenburg High

Lunenburg High is a public high school in Lunenburg, MA, part of Lunenburg, serving approximately 449 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lunenburg High

What grades does Lunenburg High serve?

Lunenburg High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lunenburg High?

Lunenburg High has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg High is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lunenburg High rank in MA?

Lunenburg High ranks #922 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lunenburg High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lunenburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lunenburg High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lunenburg High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lunenburg High a charter school?

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

Is Lunenburg High a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 01462)
11,822
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
42.4
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 01462; 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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