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Southbridge Academy
High School · Southbridge · Southbridge, MA
A high school in Southbridge, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.
25 Cole Avenue, Southbridge, MA 01550
- Math 13% vs MA 40% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MA 43% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southbridge Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Southbridge Academy 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southbridge), 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
$59,397
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Viewpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 67 | 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.
Southbridge
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southbridge Academy is listed in Southbridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southbridge Academy
Southbridge Academy is a public high school in Southbridge, MA, part of Southbridge, serving approximately 36 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southbridge Academy
What grades does Southbridge Academy serve?
Southbridge Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Southbridge Academy?
Southbridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Academy is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southbridge Academy rank in MA?
Southbridge Academy ranks #1,276 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Southbridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southbridge Academy 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 Southbridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southbridge Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Southbridge Academy a charter school?
No, Southbridge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southbridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Southbridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.8%
- Phone
- (508) 764-5414
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 01550)
- 17,806
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2022 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- 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 01550; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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