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#1351 of 1,793 schools in MA
Ralph C Mahar Regional
High School · Ralph C Mahar · Orange, MA
A high school in Orange, MA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 680, Orange, MA 01364
- Math 23% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ralph C Mahar Regional score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 98 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ralph C Mahar Regional sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), 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
$54,061
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$745/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athol HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 414 | 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.
Ralph C Mahar
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph C Mahar Regional is listed in Ralph C Mahar; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph C Mahar Regional
Ralph C Mahar Regional is a public high school in Orange, MA, part of Ralph C Mahar, serving approximately 504 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph C Mahar Regional
What grades does Ralph C Mahar Regional serve?
Ralph C Mahar Regional serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ralph C Mahar Regional?
Ralph C Mahar Regional has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph C Mahar Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph C Mahar Regional 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 Ralph C Mahar Regional rank in MA?
Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks #1,351 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ralph C Mahar Regional's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph C Mahar Regional has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ralph C Mahar Regional?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph C Mahar Regional has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ralph C Mahar Regional a charter school?
No, Ralph C Mahar Regional is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph C Mahar Regional a Title I school?
No, Ralph C Mahar Regional is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (978) 544-2542
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01364)
- 7,668
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01364; 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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