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North Quincy High

316 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171 · (617) 984-8744 · Norfolk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,520 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,520
High
DISTRICT 1,517 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
98 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · 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
348
Grade 10
394
Grade 11
378
Grade 12
366
Ungraded
34
Student demographics
White
48632%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
745%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 26%
Black
564%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 10%
Asian
85256%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 7%
Two+
463%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
40%
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
79752%
Female
72248%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
62.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -6.0pp since 2018
Math
59.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -11.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,520
+300 (+25%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 13.8:1
% White
32%
was 35%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
56%
was 57%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North Quincy High

North Quincy High operates as a substantial secondary school in Quincy, Massachusetts, overseen by Quincy. Current enrollment sits at 1,520 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 96% bigger than the state mean of about 777.

Quincy comprises 20 schools with combined enrollment of 9,939 students; North Quincy High is among them.

On the student-mix side, North Quincy High logs that Asian students make up the majority at 56%. Other groups include 32% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 12% Asian, putting the school's mix visibly more Asian than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, North Quincy High has 98 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.5:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, census data for Norfolk County shows median household income runs about $130,739, 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. North Quincy High is one of 198 public schools in Norfolk County (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students).

Nearest neighbor: Atlantic Middle, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around North Quincy High.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. North Quincy High's enrollment has climbed 25% since 2018, when it stood at 1,220 (now 1,520). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Norfolk County at a glance

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Population
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students

Quick facts

School name
North Quincy High
District
Quincy
Address
316 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171
Phone
(617) 984-8744
County
Norfolk County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,520
Teachers (FTE)
98
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250987001577
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North Quincy High
What is the total enrollment at North Quincy High?
North Quincy High enrolls approximately 1,520 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does North Quincy High serve?
North Quincy High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at North Quincy High?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at North Quincy High.
How diverse is North Quincy High?
North Quincy High reports a student body of 32% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 56% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is North Quincy High in?
North Quincy High is part of Quincy.
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