North Quincy High School
- Public
- QUINCY, MA
Public School
North Quincy High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- QUINCY, MA
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 207 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
70%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1220
441 responses
Average ACT
28
40 responses
AP Enrollment
18%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$85,041
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,749
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$481,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responsesPoll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,356
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses52%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$71,974
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.9%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 28 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 28 responses86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 28 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$18,478 / year
National
$12,23983%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 30 responses40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 30 responses60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 30 responsesSimilar Schools
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North Quincy High School Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 207 reviews
Honestly, your high school experience here is what you make of it. Finding the right people for you and settling in classes that are a good fit are both crucial. From my experience, most of my teachers have been very down-to-earth people who are passionate about their profession. Some are really funny and easy to talk to, as well. Some are terrible at teaching, though. Although I am a student talking mostly advanced classes and expected having to spend a little extra of my own time reviewing the material, a few of my classes had me teaching the entire curriculum to myself! There have also been numerous scandals (?) since I began attending school here, like predatory or problematic teachers, affairs, bomb or shooting threats that sent the students home, etc. In addition, there were multiple gas leaks that prompted an early release (not that I'm complaining, but that seriously could have been quite dangerous, and it's worse that it's happened more than once). Not bad though, lol
North Quincy High is overall a solid school and a great choice for college-bound students. It is quite a unique school, being located in an urban neighborhood with a diverse and welcoming community that offers an abundance of academic and social opportunities that challenge you to thrive in your high school career. The courses offered will vary in difficulty, with most having a goal of preparing you for college. The amount of AP courses offered exceeds many other schools, and a significant amount of Juniors and Seniors are enrolled in at least 3-4 AP classes per year. With this in mind, many students are very academically driven and there is some pressure on getting good grades. Most of the faculty will be understanding of this, and will try their best to help ease the pain of managing multiple challenging courses. Guidance is generally helpful, but you will have to seek them for help yourself. The food is ok at best, but is better than most schools in the city.
The thing I like most about this high school, is the staff. Out of all the teachers I had, all of them had great personalities that I was able to connect with and enjoyed.
The school also has an early college program that kids could sign up for. In the program students attend college level courses for college credits and experience. College credits is only accepted at some colleges but can save you a lot of time and money. There’s no cost to register, and you might as well take it if you’re doing honor/ap courses.
North Quincy High School combined with Quincy High School, has a rapidly growing band that has even the mayor calling it the face of the city, (according to my band director.)
The only thing I can complain about is the restroom situation, where students would always hangout in them, and even vape. Out of the 4 floors of the school, there is only two reliable restrooms. I can’t really say much about the community, since I rarely talk to people, and try to avoid conflict.
The school also has an early college program that kids could sign up for. In the program students attend college level courses for college credits and experience. College credits is only accepted at some colleges but can save you a lot of time and money. There’s no cost to register, and you might as well take it if you’re doing honor/ap courses.
North Quincy High School combined with Quincy High School, has a rapidly growing band that has even the mayor calling it the face of the city, (according to my band director.)
The only thing I can complain about is the restroom situation, where students would always hangout in them, and even vape. Out of the 4 floors of the school, there is only two reliable restrooms. I can’t really say much about the community, since I rarely talk to people, and try to avoid conflict.