Ayer Shirley Regional High School

Ayer Shirley Regional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
141 Washington St,  Ayer, MA
Ayer Shirley School District
3.7
3.4
412 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Spencer Christie
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
580
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
51.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
178:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.2%
White
72.8%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 114 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 78 Students
Boston University 65 Students
Fitchburg State University 50 Students
University of New Hampshire 48 Students
Northeastern University 46 Students
University of Rhode Island 41 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 39 Students
Merrimack College 38 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 35 Students
Business 34 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Education 13 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/10/2025
My whole high school experience is filled with unnecessary classes that do not prepare you for college and provide busy work. There is a few exceptional teacher's who really help shape you into who you are, but they are having trouble keeping the good teachers. The teachers give a lot of homework, and do not take personal lives into account.
5.0 Junior
10/30/2023
so far my time at this school has been awesome all the teachers are very nice and good at teaching, i have yet to have nay bad experiences with anyone here yet
3.0 Junior
6/27/2023
overall the students respect one another and collaborate when it's needed. The teachers also respect the students and make sure that school is a place where the kids want to be. The teachers and staff make the school welcomeing environment and provide materials to see the kids strive. I would say the worst part of the school is feeling like i don't fit in anywhere, yes, the school is very welcoming and try their best to make sure everyone is included, but ayer shirley is a small town and there isn't much kids to choose from to be friends with that aren't already part of a group or "click" the school lunch options are also not vegan or vegetarian free. the kids who need certain kuch options aren't accommodated
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/17/2023
Administration unresponsive to outreach, the culture is unwelcoming and facilities outdated. Parent concerns and safety concerns are not taken seriously. There is a general lack of awareness in mental health and inclusion and symptoms of harassment.
5.0 parent
6/4/2019
Excellent. My son has done very well. He has a strong interest music and there is a strong arts program. Faculty and guidance have worked as a team to enable this. His standardized test scores are strong and the faculty has been great.
5.0 parent
8/7/2017
I've had two daughters graduate from Ayer Shirley Regional High School and they both had overall great experiences. They participated in AP classes, theater, music, athletics and robotics. I love that the school is large enough to offer many sports and activities but small enough that the competitio...
1.0 student
7/1/2016
First of all! Let me just say this school has been the worst school I've ever been to! It's chaos! The teachers choose favorites, some treat us like little kids and some of them have the I don't care you figure it out kind of attitude! A lot of the students here are snobby, rude, petty and can start...

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Ayer Shirley Regional High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ayer, MA, in the Ayer neighborhood, and is served by the Ayer Shirley School District in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Ayer Shirley Regional High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $589,567. Discover additional schools in the area, like Groton School, Lawrence Academy, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, and more. Learn more about what Ayer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ayer Shirley Regional High School.

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