Summary
North High is a public high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 17.05% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.66% statewide and 33.15% in Worcester. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 10.96%, compared to 44.6% statewide and 24.47% in Worcester.
North High's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 81.6% and 87.7% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. The school's dropout rate has ranged from 6.4% to 11.0% during the same period, which is higher than the state and district averages. Nearby schools, such as South High Community, Claremont Academy, Burncoat Senior High, and Doherty Memorial High, generally outperform North High on academic measures, graduation rates, and student group performance.
North High's per-student spending is relatively high, ranging from $15,513 to $16,564 over the past few years, which is comparable to or higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance and other key metrics indicate that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes. The school faces significant challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and student group equity compared to both state and local standards, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance.
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