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School Code: 1100505

Grafton High School

Grafton

Grafton is a suburban town in central Massachusetts, located about 10 miles southeast of Worcester. Originally a farming community, the town developed significantly in the 20th century and is now known for its blend of residential neighborhoods and preserved open spaces, including the scenic Blackstone River that forms part of its eastern border. Grafton has a strong New England character with several historic buildings and a town common that dates back to the 18th century.
State Rankings
#80
Overall Rank
#95
SAT Total
#112
ELA MCAS
#111
Math MCAS
#63
AP Success
#199
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-14
1153
Reading/Writing-5
582
Math-9
571
Tests Taken
231
Score Composition
R/W: 582
Math: 571

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1359%(Rank #112)
Mathematics-1252%(Rank #111)
Science-456%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
505
Math
502
Science
504
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 71.0th · Math: 70.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 52.0 · Math: 48.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
239
Tests Taken
443
Passing Rate (3-5)+20.5
85.1%
AP Success Rank: #63
Score Distribution
22.6%
Score 5
35.7%
Score 4
26.9%
Score 3
8.4%
Score 2
6.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 14.9%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
73%
11%
10%
White: 73.2%
Asian: 10.9%
Hispanic/Latino: 9.6%
Black/African American: 2.6%
Multi-Race: 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
47.6% Female
52.1% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs30.9% (280)
Low Income19.6% (177)
English Learners2.7% (24)
First Language Not English5.9% (53)
Key Indicators
High Needs
30.9%
Low Income
19.6%

Graduation Rate

92.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate -1.1
State Ranking
#199
Cohort Size
200
Dropped Out: 1%
Still in School: 6%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.6
92.8%
Chronically Absent-11.2
19.3%
Avg. Absences per Student12.8
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.3%
Out-of-School Suspension0.4%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
88.3%
Based on 223 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
80.4%
% 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-14
1153
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-13
59
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-12
52
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-1.1
92.5
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+20.5
85.1
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.6
92.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-11.2
19.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-0.1
88.7
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

88.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
35.7%
4-Year Private College
39%
4-Year Public College
0.9%
2-Year Private College
13.1%
2-Year Public College
0.9%
Other Post-Secondary
6.1%
Work
0.5%
Military
1.9%
Other
1.9%
Unknown
Based on 213 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)70.9
Student/Teacher Ratio12.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.6%
Experienced Teachers85.6%
Teaching In-Field88.2%
Quick Facts
District: Grafton
School Code: 1100505
Class Size Indicator: 12.9 to 1

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