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School Code: 260505
Belmont High
Belmont is an affluent suburban town located approximately 7 miles west of Boston, known for its tree-lined streets and strong sense of community. The town sits on high ground between Cambridge and Waltham, earning it the nickname "the town of homes" for its predominantly residential character. Belmont is home to several historic sites and has long been recognized for its commitment to education and public services.
State Rankings
#8
Overall Rank
#4
SAT Total
#12
ELA MCAS
#13
Math MCAS
#4
AP Success
#48
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +11
1326
Reading/Writing▸ +8
661
Math▸ +3
665
Tests Taken
434
Score Composition
R/W: 661
Math: 665
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▸ -284%(Rank #12)
Mathematics▸ +183%(Rank #13)
Science—
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
521
Math
523
Science
—
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 98.0th · Math: 97.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 62.0 · Math: 49.0
ELA: 62.0 · Math: 49.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
721
Tests Taken
1,891
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +3.1
95.9%
AP Success Rank: #4
Score Distribution
49.7%
Score 5
31.3%
Score 4
14.9%
Score 3
3.3%
Score 2
0.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 4.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 58.9%
Asian: 23.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 5.7%
Black/African American: 4.1%
Multi-Race: 7.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
49.2% Female
50% Male
0.8% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs24.6% (368)
Low Income11.9% (179)
English Learners2.8% (42)
First Language Not English28.7% (430)
Key Indicators
High Needs
24.6%
Low Income
11.9%
Graduation Rate
98.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -1.5
State Ranking
#48
Cohort Size
325
Dropped Out: 0.3%
Still in School: 0.9%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ -0.5
93.8%
Chronically Absent▸ -1.1
15.3%
Avg. Absences per Student11
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.3%
Out-of-School Suspension0.5%
Expulsion0.1%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
98.2%
Based on 333 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
89%
% 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▸ +11
1326
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▸ -2
84
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▸ +1
83
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -1.5
98.2
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +3.1
95.9
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ -0.5
93.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▸ -1.1
15.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ +2.7
92.9
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
92.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
51.6%
4-Year Private College
37.8%
4-Year Public College
0.6%
2-Year Private College
2.9%
2-Year Public College
1.1%
Other Post-Secondary
0.9%
Work
4.3%
Other
0.9%
Unknown
Based on 349 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)92.1
Student/Teacher Ratio15.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers79.4%
Teaching In-Field97.2%
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