Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, Norwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Norwood High School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood High School is 0.60, 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
#363 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Black
14%
10%
White
59%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood High School's ranking?
Norwood High School is ranked #363 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Norwood High School often compared to?
Norwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walpole High School, Canton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwood High School?
The graduation rate of Norwood High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Norwood High School?
941 students attend Norwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Norwood High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood High School?
Norwood High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwood High School offer ?
Norwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood High School part of?
Norwood High School is part of Norwood School District.
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