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School Code: 1700505
Marlborough High
Marlborough is a mid-sized city in MetroWest Massachusetts, located about 30 miles west of Boston along Interstate 495. Once a thriving shoe manufacturing center in the 19th century, the city has transformed into a modern hub for technology and biotechnology companies. Marlborough High School serves the city's diverse population and is known for its comprehensive academic and vocational programs, including a well-regarded culinary arts department.
State Rankings
#270
Overall Rank
#262
SAT Total
#212
ELA MCAS
#211
Math MCAS
#226
AP Success
#279
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▼ -47
1017
Reading/Writing▼ -15
522
Math▼ -32
495
Tests Taken
169
Score Composition
R/W: 522
Math: 495
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▸ -243%(Rank #212)
Mathematics▲ +535%(Rank #211)
Science▼ -518%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
491
Math
490
Science
479
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 30.0th · Math: 36.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 55.0 · Math: 56.0
ELA: 55.0 · Math: 56.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
165
Tests Taken
362
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +6
56.9%
AP Success Rank: #226
Score Distribution
5.8%
Score 5
18.2%
Score 4
32.9%
Score 3
23.2%
Score 2
19.9%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 43.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 27.2%
Asian: 1.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 61.8%
Black/African American: 6.4%
Multi-Race: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
45.7% Female
54.1% Male
0.2% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs67.8% (552)
Low Income57.4% (467)
English Learners22.7% (185)
First Language Not English56.9% (463)
Key Indicators
High Needs
67.8%
Low Income
57.4%
Graduation Rate
83.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -3.3
State Ranking
#279
Cohort Size
248
Dropped Out: 7.7%
Still in School: 7.3%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +6.5
91.1%
Chronically Absent▼ -21.7
29.7%
Avg. Absences per Student14.7
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension3.5%
Expulsion0.2%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
72.6%
Based on 223 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
61.8%
% 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▼ -47
1017
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▸ -2
43
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +5
35
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -3.3
83.9
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +6
56.9
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +6.5
91.1
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -21.7
29.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -3.7
47.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
47.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
36.8%
4-Year Public College
10.5%
2-Year Public College
6.3%
Other Post-Secondary
16.5%
Work
2.8%
Military
2.5%
Other
24.6%
Unknown
Based on 285 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)87.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.3 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers79.4%
Teaching In-Field94.6%
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