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Overall#174
B-
School Code: 2390505

Plymouth North High

Plymouth

Plymouth is a historic coastal town in southeastern Massachusetts, located about 40 miles south of Boston on Cape Cod Bay. As the site of the first permanent European settlement in New England, Plymouth is known for Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower II replica, and its central role in American colonial history. The town combines its rich historical heritage with modern suburban development and a strong connection to the ocean.
State Rankings
#174
Overall Rank
#240
SAT Total
#176
ELA MCAS
#206
Math MCAS
#98
AP Success
#141
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-1
1063
Reading/Writing+13
555
Math-14
508
Tests Taken
197
Score Composition
R/W: 555
Math: 508

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1949%(Rank #176)
Mathematics-936%(Rank #206)
Science+432%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
500
Math
492
Science
490
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 57.0th · Math: 41.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 44.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
203
Tests Taken
358
Passing Rate (3-5)+7.5
79.6%
AP Success Rank: #98
Score Distribution
17.9%
Score 5
28.8%
Score 4
33.0%
Score 3
15.4%
Score 2
5.0%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 20.4%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
76%
14%
White: 76.1%
Asian: 1.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 14.3%
Black/African American: 3.1%
Multi-Race: 4.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
49.6% Female
50.1% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs47% (496)
Low Income31.6% (333)
English Learners7.1% (75)
First Language Not English12.4% (131)
Key Indicators
High Needs
47%
Low Income
31.6%

Graduation Rate

95.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate -0.1
State Ranking
#141
Cohort Size
310
Dropped Out: 3.2%
Still in School: 0.6%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.1
92.5%
Chronically Absent-4.4
22.2%
Avg. Absences per Student12.8
Discipline
In-School Suspension5.3%
Out-of-School Suspension3.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
80.1%
Based on 266 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
64.5%
% 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
1063
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-19
49
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-9
36
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-0.1
95.2
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+7.5
79.6
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.1
92.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-4.4
22.2
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+0.4
72.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

72.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
25%
4-Year Private College
34.6%
4-Year Public College
12.7%
2-Year Public College
5.1%
Other Post-Secondary
19.3%
Work
3.3%
Military
Based on 332 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)105.1
Student/Teacher Ratio11.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed99%
Experienced Teachers80.6%
Teaching In-Field96.4%
Quick Facts
District: Plymouth
School Code: 2390505
Class Size Indicator: 11.1 to 1

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