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#1391 of 1,793 schools in MA

Shepherd Hill Regional High

High School · Dudley-charlton Reg · Dudley, MA

A Dudley-charlton Reg high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

68 Dudley Oxford Road, Dudley, MA 01571

  • Math 37% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation25.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$17,962
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Shepherd Hill Regional High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2022, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2023
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 Shepherd Hill Regional 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average299/100K

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

$85,179

Median home value

$372,400

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·37 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–122.6 mi373Compare →
Southbridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.9 mi465Compare →
Viewpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–124.9 mi67Compare →

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.

Dudley-charlton Reg

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$17,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shepherd Hill Regional High is listed in Dudley-Charlton Reg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shepherd Hill Regional High

Shepherd Hill Regional High is a public high school in Dudley, MA, part of Dudley-charlton Reg, serving approximately 937 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shepherd Hill Regional High

What grades does Shepherd Hill Regional High serve?

Shepherd Hill Regional High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shepherd Hill Regional High?

Shepherd Hill Regional High has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Hill Regional High?

The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Hill Regional High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shepherd Hill Regional High rank in MA?

Shepherd Hill Regional High ranks #1,391 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Shepherd Hill Regional High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shepherd Hill Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Shepherd Hill Regional High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepherd Hill Regional High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shepherd Hill Regional High a charter school?

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

Is Shepherd Hill Regional High a Title I school?

No, Shepherd Hill Regional High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
937
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 01571)
11,886
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.3
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 01571; 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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