Very Good
#555 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 31% in state
South High Community
High School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
170 Apricot Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- Math 33% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South High Community score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 South High Community 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low16/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), 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
$63,646
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| University PK Campus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Claremont AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Doherty Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,398 | 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.
Worcester
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #6 of 45
- District spending per student
- $22,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South High Community is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South High Community
South High Community is a public high school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 1,791 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South High Community
What grades does South High Community serve?
South High Community serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South High Community?
South High Community has an enrollment of approximately 1,791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High Community?
The student-teacher ratio at South High Community is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South High Community rank in MA?
South High Community ranks #555 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is South High Community's MySchoolScout rating?
South High Community 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 South High Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South High Community has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South High Community a charter school?
No, South High Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South High Community a Title I school?
No, South High Community is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01603)
- 21,034
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 01603; 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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