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#84 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 21% of private schools

Whitney Academy

High School · East Freetown, MA

A private high school in East Freetown, MA serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

85 DR BRALEY RD, East Freetown, MA 02717

  • 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,210
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment38
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Whitney Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,281

Median home value

$512,900

Median rent

$2,122/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02717; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White55.3%
Black23.7%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian2.6%
Two or More2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Old Colony Regional Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified7.09–123.1 mi549Compare →
Apponequet Regional HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.2 mi683Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Whitney Academy is listed in East Freetown, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Whitney Academy

Whitney Academy is a private high school in East Freetown, MA, serving approximately 38 students in grades 5th-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitney Academy

What grades does Whitney Academy serve?

Whitney Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Whitney Academy?

Whitney Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Academy is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Whitney Academy rank in MA?

Whitney Academy ranks #84 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Whitney Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitney Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Whitney Academy a private school?

Yes, Whitney Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Whitney Academy a religious school?

No, Whitney Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
220 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bristol County
Area population (ZIP 02717)
4,777
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
42.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 02717; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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