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North Reading High School

#59 in Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • North Reading, MA
  • 133 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    North Reading High School is a highly rated, public school located in North Reading, MA. It has 812 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
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    (978) 664-7800
    189 Park Street
    North Reading, MA 01864
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    North Reading High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    87%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1230
    252 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    53 responses
    AP Enrollment
    32%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $126,818
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,451
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $497,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 54 responses
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    • Pep rally/ Thanksgiving Day football game
      26%
    • Senior week
      24%
    • Hockey games
      15%
    • Basketball games
      9%
    • Calzone Thursday
      7%
    • Football games
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    812
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    8%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $76,256
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.3%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.23 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.23 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.23 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $18,344/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
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    Very good learning environment, great building and facilities, lots of hornet pride! The faculty and staff are always there for students in need and go the extra mile to ensure students have resources available to them, especially during this Covid-19 crisis.
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    Administration constantly works against the students. Allows for no student freedom and sometimes will lead to restriction of students' ability to learn, get their work done, and let their true creativity flow. The administration excessively punishes students which further leads to more interference in their education. The school is EXTREMELY sexist against women sports compared to the men's sports. They strongly encourage attending to college, to the point where they look down upon those who are not attending college.
    North Reading High School is an exceptional and positive learning environment. This school takes use of modern technology to create a 21st century learning environment. The resources provided by the school are superb and are always available to students at any time throughout the school day. The faculty and staff, working in the school, establish a welcoming ambience that students, families, parents, and the community can feel included and involved in. One aspect within the school that I would like to see changed is the amount of college readiness courses and programs offered. If the school were to offer more college readiness courses and programs, students will be more apt in a college learning environment. This is based off how the school currently offers zero college readiness courses. Overall, North Reading High School is a great school and an above average learning institution.