Holliston High School

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Holliston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
370 Hollis St,  Holliston, MA
Holliston Public Schools
3.7
5.0
809 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nicole Bottomley
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
81.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very 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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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
127:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48%
White
76.3%
Asian
10.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 Amherst 283 Students
Boston University 177 Students
Northeastern University 123 Students
University of New Hampshire 120 Students
Boston College 117 Students
University of Vermont 117 Students
University of Connecticut 116 Students
University of Rhode Island 86 Students
Tufts University 75 Students
Syracuse University 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Biology 78 Students
Chemistry 58 Students
Finance 52 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Environmental Science 38 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Engineering 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 148 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/12/2025
I thought that the school was great at preparing you for college and giving opportunities like internships and volunteering to help build your resume
4.0 Sophomore
2/5/2025
Holliston High School is an experience like no other. I have come to find supportive teachers and friends that have guided me in towards my future ambitions.
4.0 Junior
12/17/2024
Other than administration, overall great school. Strong academics and small class sizes. I love the school overall.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/26/2012
I have had two children go to high school at Holliston High School. I have to say that the current administration is wonderful and very responsive to everyone's needs. The curriculum offers a wide range of levels including AP, Honors and two levels of college prep. My youngest is challenged, encoura...
5.0 parent
4/1/2012
There are few, if any, bad schools in MA. Holliston High School is ranked above larger, more affluent towns in MA for both classroom and test results. Holliston is well represented in Ivy as public honors programs and other well ranked schools admissions every year, and there is a strong program for...
5.0 parent
5/24/2011
HHS is an excellent school. Not perfect, but no school is! The point is it provides great value. Both my children attended and my daughter achieved great results, 3 APS and a place at an Ivy league school. My son did well, achieved 5 APS and perfect SAT scores. He decided to go to a state university...

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Holliston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Holliston, MA, in the Holliston neighborhood, and is served by the Holliston Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 809 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Holliston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $786,065. Discover additional schools in the area, like North American Hockey Academy, Robert H. Adams Middle School, Placentino Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Holliston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Holliston High School.

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