Fitchburg High School

Fitchburg High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
140 Arnhow Farm Rd,  Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Public Schools
3.9
3.6
1,180 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeremy Roche
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
36.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
57.1%
White
22.4%
Black
8.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%

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.
Fitchburg State University 234 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 215 Students
Boston University 180 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 175 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 134 Students
Mount Wachusett Community College 102 Students
Worcester State University 100 Students
Boston College 98 Students
Suffolk University 85 Students
Merrimack College 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 75 Students
Business 74 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Finance 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 110 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/21/2025
The best thing about Fitchburg High School is their resources to help students. The worst part is probably that they don't have to much things where students can have fun in a school environment.
2.0
3/19/2024
I went to FHS from freshman to junior year. I had to leave due to safety concerns with weapons and lock downs. My entire education experience was shot down due to constant threats to the school and the major anxiety that it caused.
4.0 Senior
9/10/2023
Fitchburg high school is a great school, it helps its student when they need it, offer many different types of sports, clubs, opportunities and more.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/25/2021
I don't know how this school is rated a 3- This high school was just rated in US News as one of the best High Schools w/ Took at Least One AP® Exam 46% and Graduation Rate of 94%. If the child want to learn the school has the programs for them!
1.0 parent
6/9/2021
horrible school, kids never focus on education. Constant fights and teachers entertain
5.0 other
11/2/2018
I loved the school, but I spent most of my time in the art wing and in honors classes, which is mostly segregated from the rest of the student population. I'm sure if I had encountered some of the more unsavory characters I'd have a much different opinion.
5.0 other
10/16/2016
My son was a 2016 graduate and he is now a first year college student with enough credits to be considered sophomore . The AP program is amazing and he did all this while also being a student athlete and enjoying his high school years Thank you to the entire staff and Go Red Raiders

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Fitchburg High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Fitchburg, MA and is served by the Fitchburg Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,180 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Fitchburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fitchburg State University, Goodrich Academy, Sizer School, A North Central Charter Essential School, and more. Learn more about what Fitchburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fitchburg High School.

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