Doherty Memorial High School

Doherty Memorial High School has a strong students athlete program.

Doherty Memorial High School has a new building to be opened in the Fall of 2024.

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Doherty Memorial High School is located in Worcester

Doherty Memorial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

299 Highland St, Worcester, MA

Elm Park Neighborhood

Worcester Public Schools

3.6

3.0

1,573 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sally Maloney

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Average SAT Score
1150

Average ACT Score
20

Math Proficiency
33%

Reading Proficiency
45%

Average GPA
3.5

Graduation Rate
89%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.5	Reading Proficiency 45%
Math Proficiency 33%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 103	Full Time Teachers 103
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.1%

College Prep

Average SAT 1150 Math 580 Verbal 570	Average ACT 20 Math 20 English 20 Reading 21 Science 21
Number of AP Courses 23	AP Pass Rate 45.1%
AP Math Enrollment Average	AP Science Enrollment Very High
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

160:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.2%	Female 46.8%
Hispanic 37.8%	White 32.7%
Black 18%	Asian 6.3%
Two or more races 5.2%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#16 Most Diverse Public HS in Massachusetts

#44 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

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 306 Students

Boston University 297 Students

Worcester State University 231 Students

University of Massachusetts Boston 220 Students

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 199 Students

University of Massachusetts Lowell 185 Students

Boston College 161 Students

Northeastern University 140 Students

Assumption University 134 Students

College of the Holy Cross 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 125 Students

Biology 123 Students

Business 103 Students

Nursing 82 Students

Computer Science 74 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students

Marketing 44 Students

Engineering 44 Students

Pre-Law Studies 40 Students

Political Science and Government 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

8/5/2025

Overall we have had a wonderful experience at Doherty Memorial High School. My daughter is fully prepared academically to go to college and be successful. She has had incredible teachers who have really helped her along the way and who are so invested in her success. the administration is very responsive and extremely helpful.

4.0 Senior

7/24/2025

The best parts it's the people, everyone is very kind no matter where you come from. the teachers are awesome and make you feel a connection with the subject that engages you and encourages you to participate in class and learn more about it

3.0 Alum

6/17/2025

Good school, the sports and the engineering stand out. Good school spirit, and a lot of diversity. The only issue is not all kids take school seriously so some of the aspects of school are lack luster.

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1.0 other

12/16/2024

Horrible. Got isolated and bullied, and all counselors were worried about was keeping me in the building.

5.0 other

10/7/2023

Solid school that is being rebuilt! Unfortunately due to the high “diversity” Worcester schools rank a bit lower than the surrounding towns. Strip out the low achievers and you have solid students that consistently get into top colleges. Teachers are ok. Back when I attended, some of the teachers ma...

1.0 parent

9/6/2019

Horrible! Setup is for failure. Lots of bullying, infringement on first admendent rights and poor quality staff.

5.0 parent

5/10/2017

The physical plant is 50 years old and shows signs of wear but there is no lack of enthusiasm by the teaching staff or the students. Consistently outscores statewide average. Very sociable and accepting student body with several large student groups that are subtly competitive culturally and academi...

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Massachusetts Worcester County Worcester 01602 Elm Park

Doherty Memorial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Worcester, MA and is served by the Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,573 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Doherty Memorial 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 3.5, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $482,718. Discover additional schools in the area, like Worcester Alternative High School, Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, University Park Campus School, and more. Learn more about what Worcester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Doherty Memorial High School.

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