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If you could change one rule at Norwood High, what would it be?
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Enrollment
966
High
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORWOOD·NCES 250906001466
Norwood High
245 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 · (781) 769-2333 · Norfolk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL966 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 44% of Massachusetts public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public high schools
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
84 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 259 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 239 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 219 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 246 | 25% |
| Ungraded | 3 | 0% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Norwood. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
45.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -21.0pp since 2018
Math
44.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -22.0pp since 2018
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 44 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 21 points since 2018, while math scores are down about 22 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.0% | 44.0% |
| 2023-24 | 61.0% | 55.0% |
| 2022-23 | 58.0% | 46.0% |
| 2021-22 | 66.0% | 54.0% |
| 2020-21 | 62.0% | 43.0% |
| 2018-19 | 66.0% | 66.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Norwood High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 44.0% | #142 of 327 ▼ 29 | #21 of 30 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #176 of 326 ▼ 49 | #24 of 30 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -15.5pp | #32 of 315 | #2 of 30 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 966 | #113 of 379 | #15 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #183 of 325 | #13 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.9% | #65 of 325 | #9 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.8% | #128 of 133 | #12 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
966
-7 (-1%) vs 2020
+1% since 1990-91, when it was 953
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 966 | 84 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 951 | 85.8 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 941 | 83.4 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 973 | 73 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 958 | 69.7 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 967 | 76 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 1,031 | 74 | 13.9:1 | 24% (250) |
| 2000-01 | 946 | N/A | N/A | 8% (71) |
| 1990-91 | 953 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Norwood High.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (958 to 966); teachers up 20% (69.7 to 84).
About Norwood High
Norwood High is a high school in Norwood, Massachusetts, and it is part of Norwood. Enrolled students number 966 students, in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 24% higher than the average for high schools in Massachusetts, which is about 777.
Norwood includes 9 schools. Together they enroll 3,575 students.
Roughly 56% of students at Norwood High are White. Other groups include 23% Hispanic, 13% Black, 4% Asian, and 3% multiracial. By comparison, Norfolk County residents are about 70% White. Norwood High's diversity index is 61%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal data list 84 full-time-equivalent teachers at Norwood High in 2024-25, for a ratio of 11.5:1. That is 11.9 students per teacher below the 23.4:1 average for high schools in Massachusetts.
Measured against Massachusetts public high schools, Norwood High receives a C+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Within Norfolk County, the median household income is $130,739, 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Norwood High, Norfolk County has 197 other public schools.
The closest public school to Norwood High is George F. Willett, about 0.3 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 966, starting from 973. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (11.5:1) than in 2020-21 (13.3:1).
Discussions about Norwood High may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Norfolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Norwood
- Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle SchoolMiddle · 807 students
- F A ClevelandElementary · 339 students
- BalchElementary · 303 students
- Charles J PrescottElementary · 267 students
- John P OldhamElementary · 261 students
- George F. WillettElementary · 256 students
Other schools in Norwood
- Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle SchoolMiddle · 807 students
- F A ClevelandElementary · 339 students
- BalchElementary · 303 students
- Charles J PrescottElementary · 267 students
- John P OldhamElementary · 261 students
- George F. WillettElementary · 256 students
Other Norwood High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Norwood High. Norwood High is the largest of the 3.
- Norwood High SchoolNorwood, OH · 435 students
- NORWOOD HIGHNORWOOD, MO · 179 students
Nearby schools
- George F. Willett0.3 mi · 256
- F A Cleveland0.5 mi · 339
- Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)0.6 mi · 129
- John P Oldham1.0 mi · 261
- Balch1.1 mi · 303
- Martha Jones1.2 mi · 275
Frequently asked questions
About Norwood HighHow many students attend Norwood High?
Norwood High enrolls approximately 966 students in grades 09-12.
Is Norwood High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Norwood High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Norwood High have?
Norwood High employs 84 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Norwood High?
At Norwood High, the student body is approximately 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% Black, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Norwood High public or private?
Norwood High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Norwood.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.