Dracut Senior High School

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Dracut Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1540 Lakeview Ave,  Dracut, MA
Dracut Public Schools
3.4
1.0
792 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Manley
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
78%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
244:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.3%
White
58%
Hispanic
18.6%
Asian
11.3%
Black
9.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<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 Lowell 251 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 182 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 135 Students
Boston University 133 Students
Merrimack College 105 Students
University of New Hampshire 82 Students
Northeastern University 76 Students
Boston College 68 Students
Suffolk University 64 Students
Tufts University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Biology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Finance 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Education 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 130 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/1/2024
I believe Dracut Senior High School is a good school. But there is room for improvement. I think there could be a better process for hiring the teachers, to make sure they're the right fit.
4.0 Senior
5/15/2023
I enjoyed my time at Dracut High School. I spent my years enrolled in honors and advance placement classes. I ended my high school career ranked 14th. I feel Dracut High School has prepared me to continue my studies at the collegiate level.
4.0 Senior
3/1/2023
Being a student at Dracut High School was a very fun experience for me and an enjoyable one as well. I made a lot of friends and acquaintances which I love as I am a minority in this mostly white school. The teachers were good. I enjoyed my time here.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
10/7/2018
Horrible. I've had kids who both failed even with me being very involved in school, homework etc. I out reached to teachers for help and never got anywhere. My child would come home crying because the teachers wouldn't assist her when asking for help. She was denied after school help. And denied hel...

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Dracut Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dracut, MA, in the Dracut neighborhood, and is served by the Dracut Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 792 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Dracut Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $594,486. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lowell High School, Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, and more. Learn more about what Dracut has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dracut Senior High School.

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