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School Code: 3480512
Doherty Memorial High
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, located in the heart of the state about 40 miles west of Boston. This diverse, post-industrial city has transformed from its textile and manufacturing roots into a hub for biotechnology, healthcare, and education, home to ten colleges and universities. Worcester is known for its strong cultural institutions, including the renowned Worcester Art Museum and Mechanics Hall, one of the country's finest concert venues.
State Rankings
#237
Overall Rank
#184
SAT Total
#202
ELA MCAS
#218
Math MCAS
#255
AP Success
#241
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +164
1099
Reading/Writing▲ +83
551
Math▲ +81
548
Tests Taken
132
Score Composition
R/W: 551
Math: 548
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▲ +345%(Rank #202)
Mathematics▲ +333%(Rank #218)
Science▼ -424%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
494
Math
489
Science
484
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 38.0th · Math: 33.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 53.0 · Math: 48.0
ELA: 53.0 · Math: 48.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
445
Tests Taken
749
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +7.8
49.5%
AP Success Rank: #255
Score Distribution
7.3%
Score 5
14.7%
Score 4
27.5%
Score 3
31.5%
Score 2
19.0%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 50.5%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 35.3%
Asian: 5.9%
Hispanic/Latino: 35.5%
Black/African American: 17.4%
Multi-Race: 5.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Gender
47.4% Female
52.6% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs65.5% (1,151)
Low Income58.1% (1,020)
English Learners22% (387)
First Language Not English57.7% (1,014)
Key Indicators
High Needs
65.5%
Low Income
58.1%
Graduation Rate
89.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -3.4
State Ranking
#241
Cohort Size
348
Dropped Out: 6.3%
Still in School: 2.9%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ -0.1
89.8%
Chronically Absent▸ -2.2
32.2%
Avg. Absences per Student17.6
Discipline
In-School Suspension8.1%
Out-of-School Suspension4.3%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
72.1%
Based on 458 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
52.1%
% 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▲ +164
1099
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▲ +3
45
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +3
33
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -3.4
89.1
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +7.8
49.5
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ -0.1
89.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▸ -2.2
32.2
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -4.8
69.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
69.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
18.5%
4-Year Private College
25.8%
4-Year Public College
0.3%
2-Year Private College
24.7%
2-Year Public College
4.3%
Other Post-Secondary
8.9%
Work
1.9%
Military
2.2%
Other
13.4%
Unknown
Based on 372 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)103
Student/Teacher Ratio15.3 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers83.5%
Teaching In-Field85.7%
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