Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Tewksbury Memorial 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tewksbury Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tewksbury Memorial High School's student population of 752 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tewksbury Memorial 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 Tewksbury Memorial High School is 0.35, 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
#439 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
80%
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
21%
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 Tewksbury Memorial High School's ranking?
Tewksbury Memorial High School is ranked #439 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tewksbury Memorial High School often compared to?
Tewksbury Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelmsford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tewksbury Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Tewksbury Memorial High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tewksbury Memorial High School?
752 students attend Tewksbury Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tewksbury Memorial High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tewksbury Memorial High School?
Tewksbury Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tewksbury Memorial High School offer ?
Tewksbury Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tewksbury Memorial High School part of?
Tewksbury Memorial High School is part of Tewksbury School District.
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