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#544 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 30% in state

North Quincy High

High School · Quincy · Quincy, MA

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

316 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171

  • Math 59% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation24.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$20,369
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at North Quincy High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2023
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 North Quincy 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,670/100K

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

$104,992

Median home value

$630,200

Median rent

$2,281/mo

College educated

51.7%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02171; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
10 boys'·8 girls'·34 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
Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.3PK–121.7 mi856Compare →
Fontbonne AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4private7–121.9 mi232Compare →
The Woodward SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private6–122.0 mi46Compare →
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperEnrollment path unverified3.92–122.1 mi639Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Quincy

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#2 of 19
District spending per student
$20,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About North Quincy High

North Quincy High is a public high school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy, serving approximately 1,508 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Quincy High

What grades does North Quincy High serve?

North Quincy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Quincy High?

North Quincy High has an enrollment of approximately 1,508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Quincy High?

The student-teacher ratio at North Quincy High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Quincy High rank in MA?

North Quincy High ranks #544 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is North Quincy High's MySchoolScout rating?

North Quincy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 North Quincy High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Quincy High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Quincy High a charter school?

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

Is North Quincy High a Title I school?

No, North Quincy High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,508
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 02171)
20,513
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
41.4
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 02171; 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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