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School Code: 9100705

Bristol County Agricultural High

Bristol County Agricultural

Bristol County Agricultural High School is located in Dighton, a small rural town in southeastern Massachusetts, part of the state's South Coast region. The school serves students from across Bristol County and surrounding areas who are interested in agricultural education and career-technical training. Founded in 1949, the school maintains working farms and greenhouses on its campus, providing hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture, veterinary science, and environmental management.
State Rankings
#195
Overall Rank
#168
SAT Total
#150
ELA MCAS
#167
Math MCAS
#156
AP Success
#56
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+40
1109
Reading/Writing+33
583
Math+7
526
Tests Taken
34
Score Composition
R/W: 583
Math: 526

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1253%(Rank #150)
Mathematics-1744%(Rank #167)
Science+1555%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
503
Math
497
Science
502
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 65.0th · Math: 57.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 41.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
75
Tests Taken
120
Passing Rate (3-5)+13.2
72.5%
AP Success Rank: #156
Score Distribution
10.8%
Score 5
32.5%
Score 4
29.2%
Score 3
25.0%
Score 2
2.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 27.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
77%
19%
White: 76.9%
Asian: 0.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 18.5%
Black/African American: 3.3%
Multi-Race: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Gender
66.2% Female
33.4% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs36.7% (234)
Low Income26.2% (167)
English Learners0.2% (1)
First Language Not English0.2% (1)
Key Indicators
High Needs
36.7%
Low Income
26.2%

Graduation Rate

98.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate +2.2
State Ranking
#56
Cohort Size
104
Dropped Out: 1%
Still in School: 1%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.1
93.9%
Chronically Absent-6.1
15.1%
Avg. Absences per Student10.9
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension2.4%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
95.1%
Based on 162 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
40.1%
% 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+40
1109
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-12
53
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-17
44
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+2.2
98.1
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+13.2
72.5
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.1
93.9
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-6.1
15.1
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-6.5
64.2
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

64.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
11.5%
4-Year Private College
37.2%
4-Year Public College
15.5%
2-Year Public College
3.4%
Other Post-Secondary
27.7%
Work
3.4%
Military
1.4%
Unknown
Based on 148 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)53
Student/Teacher Ratio11.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed95.4%
Experienced Teachers65.1%
Teaching In-Field81.5%
Quick Facts
School Code: 9100705
Class Size Indicator: 11.9 to 1

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