Overall#161
B-
School Code: 1970505
Nantucket High
Nantucket is an island community located 30 miles south of Cape Cod, accessible only by ferry or plane. Known for its historic whaling heritage, cobblestone streets, and pristine beaches, the island is one of the most affluent resort destinations in New England, with a year-round population that swells dramatically during summer months. Nantucket High School serves both the island's residents and the children of seasonal workers in the tourism and service industries that drive the local economy.
State Rankings
#161
Overall Rank
#212
SAT Total
#88
ELA MCAS
#201
Math MCAS
#164
AP Success
#259
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +59
1080
Reading/Writing▲ +33
553
Math▲ +26
527
Tests Taken
96
Score Composition
R/W: 553
Math: 527
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -464%(Rank #88)
Mathematics▼ -337%(Rank #201)
Science▼ -944%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
505
Math
494
Science
496
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 71.0th · Math: 46.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 74.0 · Math: 66.0
ELA: 74.0 · Math: 66.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
141
Tests Taken
264
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +27.3
70.8%
AP Success Rank: #164
Score Distribution
10.2%
Score 5
24.2%
Score 4
36.4%
Score 3
19.3%
Score 2
9.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 29.2%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 43.8%
Asian: 2%
Hispanic/Latino: 39.8%
Black/African American: 10.1%
Multi-Race: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
48.7% Female
51.3% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs45.5% (250)
Low Income28% (154)
English Learners12.4% (68)
First Language Not English45.8% (252)
Key Indicators
High Needs
45.5%
Low Income
28%
Graduation Rate
87%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -6
State Ranking
#259
Cohort Size
131
Dropped Out: 5.3%
Still in School: 3.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ -0.1
91.5%
Chronically Absent▲ +3
29.7%
Avg. Absences per Student14.4
Discipline
In-School Suspension4.5%
Out-of-School Suspension1.9%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
78.2%
Based on 147 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
64.1%
% 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▲ +59
1080
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -4
64
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -3
37
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -6
87
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +27.3
70.8
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ -0.1
91.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▲ +3
29.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +5.6
73.8
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
73.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
24.8%
4-Year Private College
28.8%
4-Year Public College
5.2%
2-Year Private College
15%
2-Year Public College
2%
Other Post-Secondary
22.9%
Work
0.7%
Military
0.7%
Other
Based on 153 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)55
Student/Teacher Ratio10.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers57.4%
Teaching In-Field84.7%
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