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Lunenburg High

1079 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 · (978) 582-4115 · Worcester County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL452 STUDENTS
Enrollment
452
High
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
109
Grade 10
116
Grade 11
123
Grade 12
104
Student demographics
White
35478%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
5111%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 26%
Black
133%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 10%
Asian
102%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
204%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23352%
Female
21848%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
58.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -19.0pp since 2018
Math
53.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -20.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
452
+10 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.8:1
% White
78%
was 89%
% Hispanic
11%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lunenburg High

Lunenburg High is a senior high of modestly sized scale in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, run under Lunenburg, enrolling 452 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 42% below the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 777 students.

Across the 5 schools in Lunenburg (1,563 students total), Lunenburg High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Lunenburg High reports that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. The remainder reads as 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 23.4:1 average.

Across the wider county, census data for Worcester County shows median household income runs about $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. In all, Worcester County runs 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), of which Lunenburg High is one.

Nearest neighbor: Lunenburg Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Lunenburg High operates from a bedroom-community location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 442 students in 2018 compared to 452 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 89% to 78% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Worcester County at a glance

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Population
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students

Quick facts

School name
Lunenburg High
District
Lunenburg
Address
1079 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462
Phone
(978) 582-4115
County
Worcester County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
452
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
250708001058
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lunenburg High
How large is Lunenburg High?
Lunenburg High enrolls approximately 452 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Lunenburg High serve?
Lunenburg High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Lunenburg High?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Lunenburg High.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lunenburg High?
At Lunenburg High, the student body is approximately 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Lunenburg High in?
Lunenburg High is part of Lunenburg.
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