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School Code: 2190505
Norwell High
Norwell is an affluent suburban town on Massachusetts' South Shore, about 20 miles southeast of Boston. Originally part of Scituate until its incorporation in 1888, the town is known for its rural character, with tree-lined roads, conservation land, and a strong sense of community. Norwell maintains its historic New England charm while serving as a residential community with easy access to both Boston and the coastal areas of the South Shore.
State Rankings
#45
Overall Rank
#112
SAT Total
#27
ELA MCAS
#20
Math MCAS
#64
AP Success
#20
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▼ -32
1144
Reading/Writing▼ -14
588
Math▼ -18
556
Tests Taken
224
Score Composition
R/W: 588
Math: 556
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -381%(Rank #27)
Mathematics▼ -781%(Rank #20)
Science▲ +970%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
515
Math
514
Science
508
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 89.0th · Math: 88.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 58.0 · Math: 47.0
ELA: 58.0 · Math: 47.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
251
Tests Taken
429
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +15.4
85.1%
AP Success Rank: #64
Score Distribution
20.3%
Score 5
37.3%
Score 4
27.5%
Score 3
12.6%
Score 2
2.3%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 14.9%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 91.3%
Asian: 2.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 1.7%
Black/African American: 0.5%
Multi-Race: 3.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
47.6% Female
52.4% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs19% (113)
Low Income6.7% (40)
English Learners0.5% (3)
First Language Not English3% (18)
Key Indicators
High Needs
19%
Low Income
6.7%
Graduation Rate
99.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -0.1
State Ranking
#20
Cohort Size
148
Dropped Out: 0.7%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.7
95%
Chronically Absent▼ -9.9
9.1%
Avg. Absences per Student8.9
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.5%
Out-of-School Suspension1.8%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
100%
Based on 153 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
97.3%
% 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▼ -32
1144
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -3
81
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -7
81
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -0.1
99.3
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +15.4
85.1
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.7
95
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -9.9
9.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +3.3
94
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
94.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
53%
4-Year Private College
37.6%
4-Year Public College
3.4%
2-Year Public College
0.7%
Other Post-Secondary
1.3%
Apprenticeship
2.7%
Work
0.7%
Military
0.7%
Unknown
Based on 149 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)51.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers96.1%
Teaching In-Field98.1%
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