Northbridge High School

Northbridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
427 Linwood Ave,  Whitinsville, MA
Northbridge Public Schools
3.7
4.2
473 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Timothy Mccormick
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
21
Reading
29
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
46.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
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
132:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
82.5%
Hispanic
12.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1.9%
Asian or 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 86 Students
Worcester State University 58 Students
University of Rhode Island 50 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 40 Students
University of Connecticut 39 Students
Boston University 36 Students
University of New Hampshire 35 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 28 Students
Boston College 26 Students
Framingham State University 26 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 33 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 15 Students
Communications 14 Students
Finance 12 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 107 Reviews
2.0 Senior
6/8/2024
Northbridge I feel, could have better academics. Students are unprepared for SATs and mcas. Academics and environment could use some work
3.0 Senior
12/3/2023
I would like NHS to have a more diversity. Increase teacher pay so NHS can have better, all around teachers who care about their students.
5.0 Parent
8/1/2023
We had a great experience with great teachers. Any issue we had was resolved very quickly. We enjoyed our 4 years at the high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/18/2019
Outstanding programs and options for good students to exceed With parental support Northbridge is great for any student to succeed.
5.0 parent
10/31/2018
They have addresses issues quickly and have effectively managed poor situtions.
5.0 parent
4/24/2015
They now have an Academy system that help advance the student towards colleges, and career paths. It an amazing advance program. Only the most advance schools have programs like this. I see Northbridge part of the top ten in the state in just a few years.
2.0 parent
1/25/2014
The school went through serious budget cuts years back and they got rid of a large number of really great teachers. The administration is often slow in dealing with problems and the special education department is a mess to be polite. Parental concerns are often swept under the rug and the driving f...

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Northbridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Whitinsville, MA, in the Northbridge neighborhood, and is served by the Northbridge Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 473 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Northbridge 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitinsville Christian School, Northbridge Middle School, Whitin Intermediate, and more. Learn more about what Whitinsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northbridge High School.

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