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Overall#185
C+
School Code: 2430505

Quincy High

Quincy

Quincy is a densely populated coastal city immediately south of Boston, located on Quincy Bay with a population of around 100,000. Often called the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of both John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and features numerous historic sites including the Adams National Historical Park. The city has a diverse population and combines historic New England neighborhoods with modern development, including a thriving Asian-American community and waterfront areas undergoing revitalization.
State Rankings
#185
Overall Rank
#167
SAT Total
#200
ELA MCAS
#217
Math MCAS
#124
AP Success
#239
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-4
1109
Reading/Writing+3
566
Math-7
543
Tests Taken
229
Score Composition
R/W: 566
Math: 543

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1445%(Rank #200)
Mathematics-1533%(Rank #217)
Science-1036%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
496
Math
492
Science
491
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 43.0th · Math: 41.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 44.0 · Math: 50.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
227
Tests Taken
545
Passing Rate (3-5)+7.6
76.1%
AP Success Rank: #124
Score Distribution
16.3%
Score 5
29.0%
Score 4
30.8%
Score 3
16.5%
Score 2
7.3%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 23.9%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
41%
23%
15%
15%
White: 40.7%
Asian: 22.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 15.1%
Black/African American: 15%
Multi-Race: 5.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
Gender
46.6% Female
52.8% Male
0.7% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs65.4% (977)
Low Income53.2% (795)
English Learners12.4% (185)
First Language Not English42.3% (631)
Key Indicators
High Needs
65.4%
Low Income
53.2%

Graduation Rate

89.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate -4.2
State Ranking
#239
Cohort Size
374
Dropped Out: 3.7%
Still in School: 2.7%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+2.3
91.8%
Chronically Absent-14
24.8%
Avg. Absences per Student14.1
Discipline
In-School Suspension4.9%
Out-of-School Suspension4.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
79.4%
Based on 383 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
54.2%
% 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-4
1109
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-14
45
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-15
33
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-4.2
89.3
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+7.6
76.1
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+2.3
91.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-14
24.8
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+0.9
70.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

70.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
18.2%
4-Year Private College
34.9%
4-Year Public College
3.3%
2-Year Private College
14.4%
2-Year Public College
4.6%
Other Post-Secondary
4.3%
Apprenticeship
8.6%
Work
5.1%
Military
0.5%
Other
6.1%
Unknown
Based on 395 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)118.3
Student/Teacher Ratio12.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers72.4%
Teaching In-Field95.2%
Quick Facts
District: Quincy
School Code: 2430505
Class Size Indicator: 12.8 to 1

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