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#268 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 15% in state

Martha's Vineyard Regional High

High School · Martha's Vineyard

Box 1385, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Enrollment

681

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

8.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#268 of 1,793

In Oak Bluffs

#1 of 2

public schools

Academic growth

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Martha's Vineyard Regional High

8.2/10

High School in Oak Bluffs · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Martha's Vineyard Regional High

Martha's Vineyard Regional High is a public high school in Oak Bluffs, MA, part of Martha's Vineyard. Martha's Vineyard Regional High serves approximately 681 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Martha's Vineyard Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Martha's Vineyard Regional High show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Martha's Vineyard Regional High

Sources: School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) held its 66th commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at the Tabernacle on June 21, 2025 1 . Principal Sean Mulvey announced academic recognitions for the first semester of the 2025-26 academic year on March 5, 2026 1 . Students achieved notable success in regional competitions, with 23 students earning awards, including seven Gold Keys, at the Massachusetts Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in January 2026 1 . Additionally, students Lacey Munn, Mackenna Metell, and Emery Fullin competed in the MA 2026 Region V Science & Engineering Fair at Bridgewater State University on March 14, 2026 1 . The school offers free online writing workshops sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Times and taught by local authors 1 . The Black Student Alliance organizes an annual fundraiser called the Soulful Showcase to support culturally enriching experiences for students 1 . The School Advisory Council (SAC), created under Massachusetts law, includes the principal, faculty, parents, students, and community members to help shape the school's future 1 .
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How it compares1.8 pts above MA schools
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Martha's Vineyard Regional High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

30% of students at Martha's Vineyard Regional High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation32.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,189
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Martha's Vineyard Regional High — Students at Martha's Vineyard Regional High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 66.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 78.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
59.6% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
72.5%
2023
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
56%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.

How Martha's Vineyard Regional High Compares

See how Martha's Vineyard Regional High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.2/10
85th percentile in MA
Academic
7.8/10
Very Good
Growth
8.4/10
Excellent
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.9
Sports
20
10 boys' · 10 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
80 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.1%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
32.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

Box 1385, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Martha's Vineyard Regional High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FALMOUTH ACADEMY (rated 6.6/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Falmouth), a more accessible option. Another option is Falmouth High (rated 5.7/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Falmouth), a more accessible option. Additionally, Mashpee Middle-High School (rated 5.7/10, 14.4 miles away, in nearby Mashpee), a more accessible option. For more schools in Oak Bluffs, see our Oak Bluffs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 18.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Tisbury Elementary Vineyard Haven 2.5 mi 4.2
Oak Bluffs Elementary Oak Bluffs 2.4 mi 5.8
VINEYARD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Vineyard Haven 3.1 mi 6.8
West Tisbury Elementary West Tisbury 3.6 mi 6.4
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School West Tisbury 3.5 mi 7.5
Edgartown Elementary Edgartown 4.3 mi 5.5
Mullen-Hall Falmouth 9.4 mi 5.2
Lawrence Falmouth 9.6 mi 5.2
Morse Pond School Falmouth 9.8 mi 6.9
FALMOUTH ACADEMY Falmouth 9.9 mi 6.6
Teaticket East Falmouth 10.3 mi 7.1
East Falmouth Elementary East Falmouth 11.1 mi 7.0
Chilmark Elementary Chilmark 9.3 mi 9.8
Falmouth High Falmouth 11.9 mi 5.7
Mashpee Middle-High School Mashpee 14.4 mi 5.7
North Falmouth Elementary North Falmouth 15.3 mi 8.0
Kenneth Coombs School Mashpee 15.0 mi 7.7
Quashnet School Mashpee 15.1 mi 6.1
Forestdale School Sandwich 19.9 mi 7.5
CAPE COD ACADEMY Osterville 18.8 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02557 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,287

Median Home Value

$1,006,000

Population

1,849

College Educated

41.9%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Median Age

53.4

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Norfolk County Agricultural Walpole, MA 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Martha's Vineyard Regional High

What grades does Martha's Vineyard Regional High serve?

Martha's Vineyard Regional High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Martha's Vineyard Regional High?

Martha's Vineyard Regional High has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha's Vineyard Regional High?

The student-teacher ratio at Martha's Vineyard Regional High is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martha's Vineyard Regional High rank in MA?

Martha's Vineyard Regional High ranks #268 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Martha's Vineyard Regional High's MySchoolScout rating?

Martha's Vineyard Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Martha's Vineyard Regional High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martha's Vineyard Regional High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Martha's Vineyard Regional High a charter school?

No, Martha's Vineyard Regional High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Martha's Vineyard Regional High a Title I school?

No, Martha's Vineyard Regional High is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
23 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Dukes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%

District

Martha's Vineyard
District Enrollment
681
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,189
District Rank
#1 of 1

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