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    A-
  2. Diversity
    C-
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B-
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
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North Reading High School is a highly rated, public school located in North Reading, MA. It has 792 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 95% in reading.
Address
19 Sherman Rd
North Reading, MA 01864
Telephone
(978) 664-7800
Website
hs.north-reading.k12.ma.us

North Reading High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
87%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1220
160 responses
Average ACT
30
34 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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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.19 responses
Poll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 45 responses
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  • Pep rally/ Thanksgiving Day football game
    27%
  • Senior week
    24%
  • Hockey games
    18%
  • Basketball games
    11%
  • Calzone Thursday
    9%
  • Football games
    4%
  • Spirit Week
    4%

Students

Diversity
C-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
792
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.18 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.18 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.1%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$15,896/ year
National
$12,239
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.22 responses
41%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.22 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.22 responses
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Some of the teachers at this school really seem to care about each individual student, to the point where I'd go to some of them with any issue I have, and I really confide in them. Others, however, seem to not care a lot about the students. They barely ever actually teach, and just pile you with worksheets while they sit at their desks doing who-knows-what on their phones/laptops. The main reason I gave this school a 4 star rating is because of the clubs and activities. We have amazing sports teams at this school that win states every year (soccer, cheer, football, hockey, track, girl's tennis, girls basketball, softball). Not only that, but some of the clubs there are absolutely amazing. I am especially fond of the amazing theatre program. The people in this club truly feel like my family, and I feel so supported by not only my peers, but also all of the teachers involved in the club. On top of that, the club puts on award-winning shows every year.
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North Reading HS is a suburban public high school that offers a general education. It has a very strong fine arts and performing arts program because of the dedicated staff. They offer a range of other programs. Science and math clubs are weak. STEM especially AP prep for chemistry and physics is the lowest performing program of all advanced placement classes at the school. Many kids get into their first choice colleges but not the top US schools, no MIT, HARVARD, STANFORD...
NRHS is a beautiful, state of the art facility. Most faculty is knowledgeable, but there are like in many other districts those teachers who do not know the content or how to deliver it to students. Also, administration runs the school like a regime. There are policies that are stated in the handbook as basically it's up to admin what the punishment will be. Students are. It allowed to be late (even when parents are aware) or students will receive detention. These students include students who have never been late. There are other areas that need to be revamped as well. NR is not a problem school not should students/parents be treated as such.