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School Code: 770505

Douglas High School

Douglas

Douglas is a small town in south-central Massachusetts, located along the Rhode Island border about 15 miles south of Worcester. Originally settled in the 1720s, the town developed around textile mills powered by the Mumford River and retains much of its historic rural character today. Douglas is known for its scenic landscapes, including portions of the Douglas State Forest, and its mix of working farms and residential neighborhoods.
State Rankings
#180
Overall Rank
#154
SAT Total
#165
ELA MCAS
#213
Math MCAS
#167
AP Success
#71
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-22
1117
Reading/Writing-16
576
Math-6
541
Tests Taken
52
Score Composition
R/W: 576
Math: 541

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-2251%(Rank #165)
Mathematics-1635%(Rank #213)
Science-3423%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
497
Math
491
Science
484
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 46.0th · Math: 39.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 61.0 · Math: 49.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
64
Tests Taken
143
Passing Rate (3-5)+6.7
69.9%
AP Success Rank: #167
Score Distribution
10.5%
Score 5
35.7%
Score 4
23.8%
Score 3
27.3%
Score 2
2.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 30.1%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
87%
8%
White: 87.3%
Asian: 1.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 8.2%
Black/African American: 1.1%
Multi-Race: 1.9%
Gender
52.4% Female
47.2% Male
0.4% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs39.5% (102)
Low Income25.6% (66)
English Learners0.4% (1)
First Language Not English1.9% (5)
Key Indicators
High Needs
39.5%
Low Income
25.6%

Graduation Rate

97.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate +9.4
State Ranking
#71
Cohort Size
88
Dropped Out: 1.1%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.1
93%
Chronically Absent-8.6
16.4%
Avg. Absences per Student12.4

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
93.8%
Based on 65 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
56%
% 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-22
1117
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-22
51
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-16
35
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+9.4
97.7
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+6.7
69.9
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.1
93
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-8.6
16.4
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+10.3
73.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

73.5%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
31.3%
4-Year Private College
29.7%
4-Year Public College
12.5%
2-Year Public College
9.4%
Other Post-Secondary
3.1%
Apprenticeship
9.4%
Work
1.6%
Military
1.6%
Other
1.6%
Unknown
Based on 64 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)36.9
Student/Teacher Ratio7.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed94.6%
Experienced Teachers78.8%
Teaching In-Field87.5%
Quick Facts
District: Douglas
School Code: 770505
Class Size Indicator: 7.2 to 1

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