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Overall#163
B-
School Code: 2850505

Stoughton High

Stoughton

Stoughton is a suburban town in Norfolk County, located about 17 miles south of Boston. Historically known for its shoe manufacturing industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the town has evolved into a diverse residential community with a mix of single-family homes and commercial development along Route 138 and Route 27. Stoughton is home to the historic Bird Sanctuary and Bird Street Common, and maintains a strong connection to its industrial heritage through preserved mill buildings and local historical sites.
State Rankings
#163
Overall Rank
#191
SAT Total
#149
ELA MCAS
#127
Math MCAS
#180
AP Success
#243
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-3
1097
Reading/Writing+1
558
Math-4
539
Tests Taken
134
Score Composition
R/W: 558
Math: 539

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1253%(Rank #149)
Mathematics-449%(Rank #127)
Science+449%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
500
Math
497
Science
499
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 57.0th · Math: 57.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 54.0 · Math: 55.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
194
Tests Taken
363
Passing Rate (3-5)+12.4
67.5%
AP Success Rank: #180
Score Distribution
8.0%
Score 5
28.4%
Score 4
31.1%
Score 3
16.0%
Score 2
16.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 32.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
41%
16%
32%
White: 40.7%
Asian: 6%
Hispanic/Latino: 15.8%
Black/African American: 31.6%
Multi-Race: 5.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
Gender
50.9% Female
49% Male
0.1% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs52.5% (540)
Low Income40.8% (419)
English Learners6.5% (67)
First Language Not English21.2% (218)
Key Indicators
High Needs
52.5%
Low Income
40.8%

Graduation Rate

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate -1.5
State Ranking
#243
Cohort Size
299
Dropped Out: 5.4%
Still in School: 4.3%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+2.1
94.2%
Chronically Absent-7.9
14.3%
Avg. Absences per Student10
Discipline
In-School Suspension2%
Out-of-School Suspension5.1%
Law Enforcement Referral0.3%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
71.2%
Based on 319 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
51.7%
% 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
1097
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-12
53
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-4
49
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-1.5
89
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+12.4
67.5
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+2.1
94.2
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-7.9
14.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+2.5
74.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

74.5%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
25.5%
4-Year Private College
30.6%
4-Year Public College
0.4%
2-Year Private College
18%
2-Year Public College
6.8%
Apprenticeship
5.4%
Work
1.4%
Military
5.4%
Other
6.5%
Unknown
Based on 278 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)103.8
Student/Teacher Ratio10.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers71.3%
Teaching In-Field86.4%
Quick Facts
District: Stoughton
School Code: 2850505
Class Size Indicator: 10.8 to 1

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