Algonquin Regional High School

79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, Algonquin Regional High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Algonquin Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Algonquin Regional High School's student population of 1,213 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

Algonquin Regional High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algonquin Regional High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#71 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Algonquin Regional High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Algonquin Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Algonquin Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Algonquin Regional High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Algonquin Regional High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Algonquin Regional High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Algonquin Regional High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Algonquin Regional High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Algonquin Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Algonquin Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algonquin Regional High School's ranking?
Algonquin Regional High School is ranked #71 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Algonquin Regional High School often compared to?
Algonquin Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Algonquin Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Algonquin Regional High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Algonquin Regional High School?
1,213 students attend Algonquin Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Algonquin Regional High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Regional High School?
Algonquin Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Algonquin Regional High School offer ?
Algonquin Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Algonquin Regional High School part of?
Algonquin Regional High School is part of Northboro-Southboro School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
Very nice/clean/well-maintained. Principal is super nice guy. All the extracurricular activities you could imagine. Course work is challenging - makes me feel ready for college. I love it here! Senior year is going great :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - prisc

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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