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Overall#182
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School Code: 1530505

Leominster High School

Leominster

Leominster is a mid-sized city in north-central Massachusetts, about 45 miles northwest of Boston along Route 2. Known historically as the "Pioneer Plastics City" for its role in developing the plastics industry in the early 20th century, Leominster has evolved into a diverse working-class community with a mix of residential neighborhoods and light industry. The city sits near the geographic center of Worcester County and offers relatively affordable housing compared to communities closer to Boston.
State Rankings
#182
Overall Rank
#197
SAT Total
#230
ELA MCAS
#256
Math MCAS
#151
AP Success
#185
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-1
1092
Reading/Writing+10
558
Math-11
534
Tests Taken
127
Score Composition
R/W: 558
Math: 534

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts+240%(Rank #230)
Mathematics-1126%(Rank #256)
Science-2619%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
492
Math
486
Science
485
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 32.0th · Math: 25.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 40.0 · Math: 35.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
133
Tests Taken
249
Passing Rate (3-5)+13.9
72.7%
AP Success Rank: #151
Score Distribution
13.7%
Score 5
27.7%
Score 4
31.3%
Score 3
20.9%
Score 2
6.4%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 27.3%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
40%
41%
10%
White: 39.6%
Asian: 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 41%
Black/African American: 10.2%
Multi-Race: 5.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
54.2% Female
45.6% Male
0.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs55.2% (546)
Low Income44.6% (442)
English Learners10.5% (104)
First Language Not English31.1% (308)
Key Indicators
High Needs
55.2%
Low Income
44.6%

Graduation Rate

93.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate -2.7
State Ranking
#185
Cohort Size
277
Dropped Out: 2.2%
Still in School: 1.4%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate-0.3
89.5%
Chronically Absent+4
41.7%
Avg. Absences per Student17.8
Discipline
In-School Suspension14.3%
Out-of-School Suspension4.7%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
71%
Based on 155 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
52.3%
% 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-1
1092
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)+2
40
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-11
26
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-2.7
93.5
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+13.9
72.7
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate-0.3
89.5
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent+4
41.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+9.6
80.4
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

80.4%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
20.4%
4-Year Private College
38.1%
4-Year Public College
0.4%
2-Year Private College
21.5%
2-Year Public College
1.5%
Apprenticeship
5.8%
Work
1.5%
Military
7.3%
Other
3.5%
Unknown
Based on 260 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)100.1
Student/Teacher Ratio10.6 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers78%
Teaching In-Field88.3%
Quick Facts
District: Leominster
School Code: 1530505
Class Size Indicator: 10.6 to 1

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