Norwood High School is a four-year public secondary school located in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States, within Norfolk County. The school is the only high school within the Norwood Public Schools district and is located at 245 Nichols Street.
Serving 966 students in grades 9-12, Norwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 966 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Norwood High School's student population of 966 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
966 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood High School is 0.62, 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
#499 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
13%
10%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood High School's ranking?
Norwood High School is ranked #499 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Norwood High School often compared to?
Norwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School, Walpole High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwood High School?
The graduation rate of Norwood High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Norwood High School?
966 students attend Norwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Norwood High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood High School?
Norwood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwood High School offer ?
Norwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norwood High School part of?
Norwood High School is part of Norwood School District.
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