For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,439 students in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Newton Square is Doherty Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Doherty Memorial High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doherty Memorial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Highland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA include Doherty Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester?
the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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