Sutton High School is a public high school located in Sutton, Massachusetts. The school shares its location with Sutton Middle School on a nearly 64-acre campus.
Serving 367 students in grades 9-12, Sutton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sutton High School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1835
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Motto
The Sutton Learning Community cultivates a positive, collaborative, engaging and safe environment that fosters academic excellence, social responsibility, personal growth and lifelong learning.
School Rankings
Sutton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutton High School is 0.31, 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
#219 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutton High School's ranking?
Sutton High School is ranked #219 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sutton High School often compared to?
Sutton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Sutton High School?
The graduation rate of Sutton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sutton High School?
367 students attend Sutton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sutton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutton High School?
Sutton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sutton High School offer ?
Sutton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sutton High School part of?
Sutton High School is part of Sutton School District.
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