Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Leicester High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leicester High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leicester High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leicester High School is 0.44, 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
#761 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
73%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leicester High School's ranking?
Leicester High School is ranked #761 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leicester High School?
The graduation rate of Leicester High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Leicester High School?
414 students attend Leicester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Leicester High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leicester High School?
Leicester High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leicester High School offer ?
Leicester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leicester High School part of?
Leicester High School is part of Leicester School District.
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
Excellent High School. Prepared my children well for post-graduate studies at 4-year colleges. Small campus, caring teachers who go above and beyond, great extra-curricular activities, small town pride.
5 11/21/2022
Great faculty and lots of extracurriculars. Prepared me well for college.
5 8/18/2009
The curriculum is challenging yet manageable. You can choose from a wide variety of electives and AP programs. Sports are available for students with three passing grades per semester.
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