Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School is located on South Main Street in Orange, Massachusetts, United States. The public school serves students in grades 7–12 in the four towns of New Salem, Orange and Wendell in Franklin County, and Petersham in Worcester County.
Serving 509 students in grades 7-12, Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph C Mahar Regional's student population of 509 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph C Mahar Regional is 0.35, 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
#1176 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Senators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph C Mahar Regional's ranking?
Ralph C Mahar Regional is ranked #1176 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ralph C Mahar Regional often compared to?
Ralph C Mahar Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Athol-royalston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph C Mahar Regional?
The graduation rate of Ralph C Mahar Regional is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ralph C Mahar Regional?
509 students attend Ralph C Mahar Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ralph C Mahar Regional students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph C Mahar Regional?
Ralph C Mahar Regional has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph C Mahar Regional offer ?
Ralph C Mahar Regional offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ralph C Mahar Regional part of?
Ralph C Mahar Regional is part of Ralph C Mahar School District.
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