Ashland High School is a public high school in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Serving 884 students in grades 9-12, Ashland High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ashland High School's student population of 884 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
884 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashland High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland High School's ranking?
Ashland High School is ranked #59 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ashland High School often compared to?
Ashland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holliston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashland High School?
The graduation rate of Ashland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ashland High School?
884 students attend Ashland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ashland High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ashland High School offer ?
Ashland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashland High School part of?
Ashland High School is part of Ashland School District.
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