Summary
Acton-Boxborough Regional High is a highly-ranked public high school in Acton, Massachusetts, serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12. Part of the Acton-Boxborough District, which is ranked 38th out of 348 districts in the state, the school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Massachusetts, ranking within the top 25 schools for the past several years.
Acton-Boxborough Regional High's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 83.16% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.66%, and 82.69% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.6%. The school also boasts a 97.8% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, both significantly better than the state averages.
Acton-Boxborough Regional High's success extends beyond overall academic achievement, as the school excels in supporting the academic performance of diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and white students, as well as English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools like Bedford High, Bromfield, and Concord Carlisle High, Acton-Boxborough Regional High consistently outperforms them on key metrics, making it a standout example of educational excellence in the region.
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