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School Code: 2840505

Stoneham High

Stoneham

Stoneham is a suburban town of about 23,000 residents located approximately 10 miles north of Boston in Middlesex County. The town features a traditional New England downtown centered around Stoneham Square and is bordered by the scenic Spot Pond and Middlesex Fells Reservation, offering residents access to extensive hiking and recreational opportunities. Stoneham developed as a residential community in the early 20th century with the expansion of streetcar service connecting it to Boston.
State Rankings
#100
Overall Rank
#132
SAT Total
#105
ELA MCAS
#79
Math MCAS
#144
AP Success
#102
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+36
1129
Reading/Writing+25
573
Math+11
556
Tests Taken
128
Score Composition
R/W: 573
Math: 556

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-661%(Rank #105)
Mathematics+1060%(Rank #79)
Science+150%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
506
Math
502
Science
499
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 75.0th · Math: 70.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 42.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
198
Tests Taken
461
Passing Rate (3-5)+9
73.8%
AP Success Rank: #144
Score Distribution
14.8%
Score 5
30.8%
Score 4
28.2%
Score 3
20.8%
Score 2
5.4%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 26.2%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
77%
11%
White: 76.6%
Asian: 5.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 10.9%
Black/African American: 4%
Multi-Race: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Gender
48.6% Female
50.3% Male
1.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs37.8% (226)
Low Income24.6% (147)
English Learners4.2% (25)
First Language Not English15.1% (90)
Key Indicators
High Needs
37.8%
Low Income
24.6%

Graduation Rate

96.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate +1.6
State Ranking
#102
Cohort Size
151
Dropped Out: 0.7%
Still in School: 2%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate-0.6
91.6%
Chronically Absent-1.1
23.6%
Avg. Absences per Student14.6
Discipline
In-School Suspension5.5%
Out-of-School Suspension1.1%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
96.7%
Based on 152 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
77.9%
% 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+36
1129
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-6
61
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+10
60
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+1.6
96.7
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+9
73.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate-0.6
91.6
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-1.1
23.6
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+8.4
86.9
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

86.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
38%
4-Year Private College
48.2%
4-Year Public College
0.7%
2-Year Private College
8.8%
Other Post-Secondary
2.9%
Work
0.7%
Military
0.7%
Unknown
Based on 137 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)55.9
Student/Teacher Ratio10.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers84.1%
Teaching In-Field95.2%
Quick Facts
District: Stoneham
School Code: 2840505
Class Size Indicator: 10.7 to 1

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