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School Code: 2660505

Sharon High

Sharon

Sharon is an affluent suburban town located about 17 miles southwest of Boston in Norfolk County. The community is known for its highly educated population, strong civic engagement, and excellent public services, with a rich history dating back to its incorporation in 1765. Sharon High School serves this tight-knit community with a modern campus that includes recently updated facilities to support a comprehensive academic program.
State Rankings
#25
Overall Rank
#7
SAT Total
#28
ELA MCAS
#31
Math MCAS
#23
AP Success
#91
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-3
1301
Reading/Writing+7
650
Math-10
651
Tests Taken
362
Score Composition
R/W: 650
Math: 651

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts+481%(Rank #28)
Mathematics+177%(Rank #31)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
519
Math
524
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 96.0th · Math: 97.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 66.0 · Math: 73.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
377
Tests Taken
982
Passing Rate (3-5)+3.2
92.6%
AP Success Rank: #23
Score Distribution
38.2%
Score 5
35.2%
Score 4
19.1%
Score 3
6.9%
Score 2
0.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 7.4%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
48%
34%
White: 48.3%
Asian: 33.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 5.9%
Black/African American: 6%
Multi-Race: 5.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
48.2% Female
51.4% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs23.6% (267)
Low Income12.9% (146)
English Learners1.2% (14)
First Language Not English30.7% (347)
Key Indicators
High Needs
23.6%
Low Income
12.9%

Graduation Rate

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate +4
State Ranking
#91
Cohort Size
263
Dropped Out: 1.9%
Still in School: 1.1%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.7
95.1%
Chronically Absent-7.2
11%
Avg. Absences per Student8.8
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.9%
Out-of-School Suspension1.8%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
94.3%
Based on 279 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
77.3%
% 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-3
1301
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)+4
81
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+1
77
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+4
97
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+3.2
92.6
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.7
95.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-7.2
11
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+1.3
86.7
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

86.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
47.5%
4-Year Private College
37.7%
4-Year Public College
1.5%
2-Year Public College
0.4%
Work
0.4%
Other
12.5%
Unknown
Based on 265 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)97.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed99%
Experienced Teachers81%
Teaching In-Field96.1%
Quick Facts
District: Sharon
School Code: 2660505
Class Size Indicator: 11.9 to 1

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