Shepherd Hill Regional High

Shepherd Hill Regional High, a mid-tier four-year high school in Dudley, Massachusetts, run under Dudley-Charlton Reg, educates 942 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 21% larger than the state mean of about 777.

Shepherd Hill Regional High is one of 7 schools operated by Dudley-Charlton Reg, a district that teaches 3,476 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Shepherd Hill Regional High reports that 78% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Shepherd Hill Regional High has 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.3:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Worcester County put median household earnings sit near $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Worcester County's 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), Shepherd Hill Regional High is one campus in the mix.

Dudley Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Shepherd Hill Regional High has fell 19%, going from 1,168 students in 2018 to 942 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 85% to 78% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 14.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.