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School Code: 2510505

Rockland Senior High

Rockland

Rockland is a suburban town in Plymouth County, located about 20 miles south of Boston on the South Shore. The town developed as a shoe manufacturing center in the 19th century and has evolved into a primarily residential community while maintaining its historic downtown. Rockland sits near the intersection of Routes 3 and 18, providing convenient access to both Boston and the Cape Cod region.
State Rankings
#202
Overall Rank
#238
SAT Total
#213
ELA MCAS
#207
Math MCAS
#110
AP Success
#267
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+23
1064
Reading/Writing+26
549
Math-3
515
Tests Taken
98
Score Composition
R/W: 549
Math: 515

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1143%(Rank #213)
Mathematics+436%(Rank #207)
Science-1341%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
492
Math
493
Science
494
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 32.0th · Math: 43.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 39.0 · Math: 38.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
157
Tests Taken
303
Passing Rate (3-5)+39.7
77.6%
AP Success Rank: #110
Score Distribution
11.2%
Score 5
32.0%
Score 4
34.3%
Score 3
13.2%
Score 2
9.2%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 22.4%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
65%
22%
White: 65.4%
Asian: 1.9%
Hispanic/Latino: 21.7%
Black/African American: 6.6%
Multi-Race: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
50.7% Female
49.3% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs51.8% (310)
Low Income43.8% (262)
English Learners9.9% (59)
First Language Not English21.6% (129)
Key Indicators
High Needs
51.8%
Low Income
43.8%

Graduation Rate

86.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate -5.6
State Ranking
#267
Cohort Size
138
Dropped Out: 11.6%
Still in School: 2.2%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.5
91.1%
Chronically Absent-3.8
27.6%
Avg. Absences per Student15.4
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension4.6%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
84.9%
Based on 152 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
69.3%
% 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+23
1064
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-11
43
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+4
36
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-5.6
86.2
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+39.7
77.6
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.5
91.1
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-3.8
27.6
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-2.2
66
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

66.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
23.1%
4-Year Private College
28.9%
4-Year Public College
14%
2-Year Public College
3.3%
Other Post-Secondary
25.6%
Work
0.8%
Military
2.5%
Other
1.7%
Unknown
Based on 121 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)47.1
Student/Teacher Ratio12.5 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.4%
Experienced Teachers82.5%
Teaching In-Field83.6%
Quick Facts
District: Rockland
School Code: 2510505
Class Size Indicator: 12.5 to 1

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