High Schools in Ayer Shirley School District


Summary:

The Ayer Shirley Regional High School is the sole high school serving the Ayer Shirley School District in Massachusetts. This school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top half of Massachusetts high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ayer Shirley Regional High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 94%, well above the state average, and a low dropout rate of just 2%. The school's students have performed well on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with a higher percentage scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Science, and Biology compared to the state average. The school's spending per student of $19,721 is also higher than the state average, and it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1.

While the school's overall performance is commendable, the district's lower rating from SchoolDigger suggests there may be some equity challenges, such as a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's mathematics proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are lower than its performance in other subject areas, presenting an opportunity for improvement. Overall, Ayer Shirley Regional High School appears to be a strong-performing school within the state, providing a quality education and effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and well-being.

District Detail

 115 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432

 (978) 772-8600

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,723

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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