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#450 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 25% in state

Sutton High School

High School · Sutton · Sutton, MA

A high school in Sutton, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Boston Rd, Sutton, MA 01590

  • Math 65% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation37.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$19,425
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Sutton High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2023
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 Sutton High School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average467/100K

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

$155,938

Median home value

$526,400

Median rent

$1,167/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
37.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millbury Junior/senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.47–123.9 mi721Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sutton

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$19,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sutton High School is listed in Sutton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sutton High School

Sutton High School is a public high school in Sutton, MA, part of Sutton, serving approximately 363 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sutton High School

What grades does Sutton High School serve?

Sutton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sutton High School?

Sutton High School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sutton High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sutton High School rank in MA?

Sutton High School ranks #450 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Sutton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sutton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sutton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutton High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sutton High School a charter school?

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

Is Sutton High School a Title I school?

No, Sutton High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 01590)
9,287
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
44.7
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 01590; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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