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School Code: 7300505

Algonquin Regional High

Northboro-Southboro

Northborough and Southborough are adjacent suburban towns in central Massachusetts, located about 30 miles west of Boston along the Interstate 495 corridor. The two communities share this regional high school while maintaining separate elementary and middle schools, reflecting a long tradition of educational collaboration between the towns. The area is characterized by a mix of residential neighborhoods, conservation land, and technology companies, with both towns featuring historic New England centers and modern suburban development.
State Rankings
#39
Overall Rank
#30
SAT Total
#41
ELA MCAS
#50
Math MCAS
#42
AP Success
#111
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-1
1241
Reading/Writing+5
621
Math-6
620
Tests Taken
365
Score Composition
R/W: 621
Math: 620

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts078%(Rank #41)
Mathematics-271%(Rank #50)
Science-2066%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
516
Math
515
Science
513
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 91.0th · Math: 89.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 62.0 · Math: 52.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
473
Tests Taken
1,033
Passing Rate (3-5)+2.5
88%
AP Success Rank: #42
Score Distribution
33.5%
Score 5
33.8%
Score 4
20.7%
Score 3
9.7%
Score 2
2.3%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 12%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
67%
16%
10%
White: 67.3%
Asian: 16.1%
Hispanic/Latino: 9.5%
Black/African American: 1.8%
Multi-Race: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1%
Gender
50.7% Female
49% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs26% (313)
Low Income12.8% (154)
English Learners1.4% (17)
First Language Not English22.9% (276)
Key Indicators
High Needs
26%
Low Income
12.8%

Graduation Rate

96.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate -1.3
State Ranking
#111
Cohort Size
321
Dropped Out: 0.6%
Still in School: 1.9%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.3
93.6%
Chronically Absent-4.1
17.3%
Avg. Absences per Student11.3
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension0.7%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
97.8%
Based on 318 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
80.1%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score-1
1241
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)0
78
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-2
71
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-1.3
96.6
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+2.5
88
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.3
93.6
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-4.1
17.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+2.8
91
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

91.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
45.2%
4-Year Private College
43.4%
4-Year Public College
2.4%
2-Year Public College
1.7%
Other Post-Secondary
1%
Apprenticeship
5.2%
Work
1%
Other
Based on 290 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)110.5
Student/Teacher Ratio10.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers89.6%
Teaching In-Field97.4%
Quick Facts
School Code: 7300505
Class Size Indicator: 10.8 to 1

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