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School Code: 1510505

Leicester High

Leicester

Leicester is a small town in central Massachusetts, about 10 miles west of Worcester. Established in 1714, this rural community is known for its historic town center and proximity to several scenic lakes and ponds. Leicester High School serves as the town's only public high school, educating students from this tight-knit community.
State Rankings
#133
Overall Rank
#199
SAT Total
#193
ELA MCAS
#216
Math MCAS
#107
AP Success
#217
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+6
1090
Reading/Writing+8
562
Math-2
528
Tests Taken
50
Score Composition
R/W: 562
Math: 528

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts+246%(Rank #193)
Mathematics-1233%(Rank #216)
Science-442%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
496
Math
493
Science
494
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 43.0th · Math: 43.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 42.0 · Math: 52.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
65
Tests Taken
97
Passing Rate (3-5)+9.9
78.4%
AP Success Rank: #107
Score Distribution
13.4%
Score 5
29.9%
Score 4
35.1%
Score 3
19.6%
Score 2
2.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 21.6%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
65%
20%
White: 65.2%
Asian: 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino: 19.8%
Black/African American: 7%
Multi-Race: 4.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Gender
44.3% Female
55.4% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs45.7% (187)
Low Income37.7% (154)
English Learners3.9% (16)
First Language Not English13.4% (55)
Key Indicators
High Needs
45.7%
Low Income
37.7%

Graduation Rate

91.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate -1.8
State Ranking
#217
Cohort Size
112
Dropped Out: 2.7%
Still in School: 4.5%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+2
92.8%
Chronically Absent-11.1
20.9%
Avg. Absences per Student11.9
Discipline
In-School Suspension5.5%
Out-of-School Suspension5.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
86.5%
Based on 96 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
62.5%
% 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+6
1090
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)+2
46
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-12
33
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-1.8
91.1
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+9.9
78.4
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+2
92.8
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-11.1
20.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-2.4
84.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

84.5%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
20.2%
4-Year Private College
36.9%
4-Year Public College
27.4%
2-Year Public College
1.2%
Apprenticeship
10.7%
Work
3.6%
Military
Based on 84 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)36.3
Student/Teacher Ratio10.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.6%
Experienced Teachers57%
Teaching In-Field87.2%
Quick Facts
District: Leicester
School Code: 1510505
Class Size Indicator: 10.7 to 1

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