Excellent
#163 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 9% in state
North Reading High
High School · North Reading · North Reading, MA
A high school in North Reading, MA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
189 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864
- Math 74% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Reading High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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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Where North Reading High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average472/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Reading), 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
$150,820
Median home value
$680,000
Median rent
$2,253/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Lynnfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 571 | Compare → |
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| Wilmington HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 613 | Compare → |
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.
North Reading
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Reading High is listed in North Reading; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Reading High
North Reading High is a public high school in North Reading, MA, part of North Reading, serving approximately 618 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Reading High
What grades does North Reading High serve?
North Reading High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Reading High?
North Reading High has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Reading High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Reading High is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Reading High rank in MA?
North Reading High ranks #163 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is North Reading High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Reading High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 North Reading High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Reading High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Reading High a charter school?
No, North Reading High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Reading High a Title I school?
No, North Reading High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (978) 664-7800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01864)
- 15,634
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 01864; 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
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