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School Code: 1580505

Littleton High School

Littleton

Littleton is a suburban town in Middlesex County, located about 30 miles northwest of Boston near the New Hampshire border. Originally a farming community established in the 1700s, the town has grown into a residential area while maintaining a small-town New England character with historic buildings and conservation land. Littleton is known for its apple orchards and proximity to Fort Pond, a popular local recreation spot.
State Rankings
#41
Overall Rank
#86
SAT Total
#51
ELA MCAS
#40
Math MCAS
#76
AP Success
#41
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-38
1161
Reading/Writing-10
593
Math-28
568
Tests Taken
124
Score Composition
R/W: 593
Math: 568

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1075%(Rank #51)
Mathematics-474%(Rank #40)
Science+1186%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
515
Math
519
Science
520
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 89.0th · Math: 93.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 55.0 · Math: 71.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
134
Tests Taken
260
Passing Rate (3-5)+3.5
83.5%
AP Success Rank: #76
Score Distribution
23.5%
Score 5
32.3%
Score 4
27.7%
Score 3
11.5%
Score 2
5.0%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 16.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
75%
16%
White: 74.9%
Asian: 16.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 5.4%
Black/African American: 1.7%
Multi-Race: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
52.1% Female
47.7% Male
0.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs20.2% (93)
Low Income7.6% (35)
English Learners0.9% (4)
First Language Not English9.8% (45)
Key Indicators
High Needs
20.2%
Low Income
7.6%

Graduation Rate

98.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate +3
State Ranking
#41
Cohort Size
124
Dropped Out: 0.8%
Still in School: 0.8%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+2.7
95.3%
Chronically Absent-8.7
9.3%
Avg. Absences per Student8.2
Discipline
In-School Suspension1.2%
Out-of-School Suspension1.2%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
95.7%
Based on 117 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
99.6%
% 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-38
1161
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-10
75
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-4
74
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+3
98.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+3.5
83.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+2.7
95.3
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-8.7
9.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+0.7
96.7
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

96.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
39.3%
4-Year Private College
49.2%
4-Year Public College
8.2%
2-Year Public College
1.6%
Other Post-Secondary
1.6%
Work
Based on 122 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)36.8
Student/Teacher Ratio13.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers82.3%
Teaching In-Field90.7%
Quick Facts
District: Littleton
School Code: 1580505
Class Size Indicator: 13.1 to 1

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