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School Code: 1380505

Hopedale Jr Sr High

Hopedale

Hopedale is a small town in Worcester County, about 30 miles southwest of Boston and 15 miles southeast of Worcester. Founded in 1842 as a utopian community by Adin Ballou, the town has a unique history rooted in Christian socialism and communal living, with many original 19th-century buildings still standing in its historic district. Today, Hopedale maintains its close-knit character while serving as a quiet residential community with easy access to both Boston and Worcester.
State Rankings
#96
Overall Rank
#152
SAT Total
#161
ELA MCAS
#125
Math MCAS
#47
AP Success
#75
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-32
1118
Reading/Writing-9
575
Math-23
543
Tests Taken
52
Score Composition
R/W: 575
Math: 543

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-3251%(Rank #161)
Mathematics-1449%(Rank #125)
Science-4734%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
500
Math
498
Science
490
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 57.0th · Math: 60.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 56.0 · Math: 65.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
106
Tests Taken
177
Passing Rate (3-5)+16.1
87%
AP Success Rank: #47
Score Distribution
24.3%
Score 5
37.9%
Score 4
24.9%
Score 3
11.3%
Score 2
1.7%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 13%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
78%
15%
White: 77.9%
Asian: 1.3%
Hispanic/Latino: 14.9%
Black/African American: 2%
Multi-Race: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
48.9% Female
50.9% Male
0.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs37.9% (177)
Low Income22.7% (106)
English Learners4.5% (21)
First Language Not English16.1% (75)
Key Indicators
High Needs
37.9%
Low Income
22.7%

Graduation Rate

97.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate +0.2
State Ranking
#75
Cohort Size
80
Still in School: 2.5%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.2
94.5%
Chronically Absent-5.7
11.4%
Avg. Absences per Student9.7
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.2%
Out-of-School Suspension1.7%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
91.9%
Based on 62 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
80.3%
% 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-32
1118
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-32
51
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-14
49
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+0.2
97.5
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+16.1
87
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.2
94.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-5.7
11.4
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+12.8
88.7
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

88.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
35.5%
4-Year Private College
41.9%
4-Year Public College
11.3%
2-Year Public College
4.8%
Other Post-Secondary
6.5%
Work
Based on 62 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)44.7
Student/Teacher Ratio10.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers73%
Teaching In-Field93.6%
Quick Facts
District: Hopedale
School Code: 1380505
Class Size Indicator: 10.2 to 1

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