High Schools in Southbridge

The Southbridge area of Massachusetts is home to two high schools: Southbridge High School and Southbridge Academy. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and are part of the Southbridge school district. However, the data indicates that these high schools are struggling, with low performance metrics and rankings compared to state averages.

According to the data, Southbridge High School is ranked 336th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both Southbridge High School and Southbridge Academy have a 65.2% four-year graduation rate and an 18.8% dropout rate, which are significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the proficiency rates on the MCAS Next Generation assessments at Southbridge High School are much lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels.

While Southbridge Academy has a significantly higher per-student spending of $43,714 compared to Southbridge High School's $19,116, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The data also lacks information on the free/reduced lunch rates, making it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student populations and potential equity issues within the district. Overall, the high schools in Southbridge appear to be underperforming and in need of significant improvements to better serve the students and community.