Summary:
The 01603 zip code of Worcester, Massachusetts is home to two high schools: South High Community and University Park Campus School. Both schools are underperforming compared to state and district averages, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and below-average graduation rates.
South High Community is ranked 229 out of 349 Massachusetts high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. University Park Campus School is ranked 242 out of 349 and has a 2-star rating. Both schools have 4-year graduation rates of 86.0%, slightly below the state average, and dropout rates of 6.9%, which are higher than the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, South High Community had 43.39% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, 33.08% in math, and 33.13% in science, all below state averages. University Park Campus School had even lower proficiency rates, with 38.89% in 10th grade ELA, 37.84% in 10th grade math, and just 20.59% in 10th grade science.
The data suggests that the high schools in the 01603 zip code are facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. While University Park Campus School has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than South High Community, both schools have seen their performance decline in recent years. Addressing the underlying causes of these performance gaps, whether related to resources, teaching quality, or broader community factors, should be a priority for the Worcester school district and local education stakeholders.
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