Serving 641 students in grades 9-12, Rockland Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 31% 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: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockland Senior High School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockland Senior 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 Rockland Senior High School is 0.48, 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
#792 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
69%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockland Senior High School's ranking?
Rockland Senior High School is ranked #792 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Rockland Senior High School often compared to?
Rockland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington High School, Norwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rockland Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockland Senior High School?
641 students attend Rockland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rockland Senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockland Senior High School?
Rockland Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockland Senior High School offer ?
Rockland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockland Senior High School part of?
Rockland Senior High School is part of Rockland School District.
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