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Public high school · Northbridge · Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Northbridge High

Northbridge High rates 5.2, right at the middle of Northbridge's high schools, whose rated median is 5.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.2this school

5.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Northbridge median is 5.2.

#1,289 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Northbridge: 1 high schools rated, median 5.2

The brief

A high school in Whitinsville, MA where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,289 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 2 of 3 in Northbridge.

Northbridge High is listed in Northbridge, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math37%7 points below the Massachusetts average of 44%Grades 8 and 10 · 220 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading34%11 points below the Massachusetts average of 45%Grades 8 and 10 · 226 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2023, to 35% in 2026, across a 8-year record (2019–2026).2026 MCAS; 50 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.6
25% of the rating
Academics
5.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 01588; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Northbridge High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$88,735
Median home value
$413,600
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
25.6% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
7 sports
4 boys' · 3 girls' · 9 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Northbridge High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Northbridge High serve?

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

How many students attend Northbridge High?

Northbridge High has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbridge High?

The student-teacher ratio at Northbridge High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northbridge High rank in MA?

Northbridge High ranks #1,289 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Northbridge High's MySchoolScout rating?

Northbridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Northbridge High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northbridge High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Northbridge High a charter school?

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

Is Northbridge High a Title I school?

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

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
473
Student-teacher ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
4-year graduation
85–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$19,284
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 01588)
10,357
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
40.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.