Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Bristol County Agricultural High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bristol County Agricultural High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bristol County Agricultural High School's student population of 549 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bristol County Agricultural High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol County Agricultural High School is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
84%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristol County Agricultural High School's ranking?
Bristol County Agricultural High School is ranked #234 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bristol County Agricultural High School often compared to?
Bristol County Agricultural High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bristol County Agricultural High School?
The graduation rate of Bristol County Agricultural High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bristol County Agricultural High School?
549 students attend Bristol County Agricultural High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bristol County Agricultural High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol County Agricultural High School?
Bristol County Agricultural High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bristol County Agricultural High School offer ?
Bristol County Agricultural High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol County Agricultural High School part of?
Bristol County Agricultural High School is part of Bristol County Agricultural School District.
School Reviews
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