Holliston High

Summary:

Holliston High is a public high school located in Holliston, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 814 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Holliston District, which is ranked 59 out of 351 districts in the state.

Holliston High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Massachusetts, with exceptional academic performance. The school's MCAS test scores significantly exceed state averages across all subject areas, including a 74.37% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, 74.5% in Mathematics, and 66.15% in Science, compared to the state averages of 56.86%, 48.47%, and 49.26%, respectively. Holliston High also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.9% to 96.7% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate of 0.4% to 3.0%.

While Medfield Senior High and Dover-Sherborn Regional High also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, outperforming Holliston High in some areas, the school's overall strong outcomes are notable, particularly in comparison to nearby schools like Hopedale Junior Senior High, Milford High, and Joseph P Keefe Technical High School, which have lower academic performance and higher dropout rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 370 Hollis Street
       Holliston, MA  01746


(508) 429-0677

District: Holliston

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,596 Help


Feeder schools for Holliston High:

Elementary:    Miller School
    Placentino Elementary
Middle:    Robert H. Adams Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  814

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Asian:
7.6%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holliston High ranks better than 82.8% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holliston High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Asian (7.6%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holliston High is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holliston High is $14,596.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holliston High:

SchoolDigger ranks Holliston High 60th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Holliston High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Holliston:

SchoolDigger ranks Holliston 59th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holliston High

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Rank History for all students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.14 51st 304 83.2%
2004 87.37 33rd 307 89.3%
2005 85.48 37th 311 88.1%
2006 84.64 43rd 314 86.3%
2007 88.31 14th 316 95.6%
2008 76.71 76th 319 76.2%
2009 86.13 24th 322 92.5%
2010 81.79 49th 335 85.4%
2011 81.30 46th 340 86.5%
2012 81.50 31st 340 90.9%
2013 74.93 73rd 344 78.8%
2014 83.06 14th 347 96.0%
2015 78.71 50th 354 85.9%
2016 78.81 45th 351 87.2%
2017 81.88 29th 348 91.7%
2018 77.39 65th 345 81.2%
2019 81.70 56th 351 84.0%
2021 90.36 13th 285 95.4%
2022 84.72 53rd 342 84.5%
2023 84.23 57th 347 83.6%
2024 83.71 60th 348 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.39 148th 344 57.0%
2019 77.88 59th 348 83.0%
2021 91.93 13th 268 95.1%
2022 65.27 108th 339 68.1%
2023 69.52 64th 301 78.7%
2024 55.89 114th 289 60.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.90 39th 330 88.2%
2019 89.75 22nd 330 93.3%
2021 91.32 17th 253 93.3%
2022 86.86 33rd 332 90.1%
2023 81.07 49th 338 85.5%
2024 82.36 46th 338 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.39 47th 339 86.1%
2019 78.22 77th 342 77.5%
2021 89.95 11th 281 96.1%
2022 86.27 45th 340 86.8%
2023 83.85 59th 339 82.6%
2024 80.88 72nd 342 78.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.96 90th 299 69.9%
2019 89.17 28th 299 90.6%
2021 97.82 2nd 202 99.0%
2022 59.21 93rd 295 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.35 81st 343 76.4%
2019 83.76 54th 346 84.4%
2021 90.28 14th 281 95.0%
2022 80.47 68th 339 79.9%
2023 81.71 64th 343 81.3%
2024 84.46 52nd 342 84.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 25th 91 72.5%
2019 82.44 8th 97 91.8%
2022 75.77 26th 93 72.0%
2023 67.23 45th 96 53.1%
2024 65.89 43rd 98 56.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.65 39th 217 82.0%
2023 63.00 81st 241 66.4%
2024 62.60 88th 249 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at Holliston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.09 73rd 303 75.9%
2019 76.19 71st 302 76.5%
2021 89.89 10th 249 96.0%
2022 79.12 61st 300 79.7%
2023 75.59 74th 301 75.4%
2024 80.30 66th 302 78.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Holliston High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 772 9 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1989 711 10 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1990 859 12 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1991 838 7 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1992 871 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1993 944 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a -1 961
1994 953 14 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 984
1995 984 16 19 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1028
1996 984 16 19 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1028
1997 1005 24 23 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
1998 1011 22 31 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
1999 1021 18 26 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
2000 1022 16 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1068
2001 790 6 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2002 804 11 18 14 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 804 11 18 14 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 815 10 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2005 848 11 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 879
2006 860 7 14 19 0 n/a n/a 1 901
2007 857 10 16 14 1 n/a n/a 1 899
2008 867 13 21 14 1 n/a n/a 1 917
2009 858 13 19 13 0 0 2 0 905
2010 829 17 16 10 0 0 5 0 877
2011 809 15 18 14 0 0 7 0 863
2012 771 11 21 14 0 0 10 0 827
2013 755 15 25 14 0 0 14 0 823
2014 750 10 26 17 0 0 16 0 819
2015 733 9 29 13 0 0 16 0 800
2016 728 9 33 18 0 0 21 0 809
2017 725 5 42 17 0 0 20 0 809
2018 701 7 48 19 2 0 19 1 797
2019 713 7 62 25 2 0 16 0 825
2020 710 9 67 37 5 0 15 0 843
2021 668 9 70 44 5 0 15 0 811
2022 656 7 70 52 3 0 22 2 812
2023 648 6 62 59 5 3 23 8 814

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holliston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 790 n/a n/a n/a
1989 734 n/a n/a n/a
1990 884 n/a n/a n/a
1991 856 n/a n/a n/a
1992 885 n/a n/a n/a
1993 961 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 984 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1028 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1028 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1067 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1073 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1076 n/a 0.0 1.2
2000 1068 n/a 0.0 0.8
2001 819 n/a 0.0 0.2
2002 847 n/a n/a 1.1
2003 847 n/a n/a 1.1
2004 854 61.9 13.8 1.1
2005 879 71.7 12.3 2
2006 901 71.5 12.6 2.6
2007 899 74.0 12.1 3
2008 917 68.4 13.4 2.4
2009 905 68.8 13.2 3
2010 877 67.4 13.0 1.7
2011 863 67.5 12.7 2.3
2012 827 65.2 12.6 3.6
2013 823 68.2 12.0 4.1
2014 819 66.7 12.2 4.8
2015 800 65.0 12.3 5.5
2016 809 65.0 12.4 n/a
2017 809 63.3 12.7 n/a
2018 797 64.9 12.2 n/a
2019 825 60.8 13.5 n/a
2020 843 62.0 13.5 n/a
2021 811 63.4 12.7 n/a
2022 812 63.5 12.7 n/a
2023 814 64.8 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holliston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 790 n/a n/a n/a
1989 734 n/a n/a n/a
1990 884 n/a n/a n/a
1991 856 n/a n/a n/a
1992 885 n/a n/a n/a
1993 961 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 984 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1028 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1028 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1067 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1073 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1076 n/a 0.0 1.2
2000 1068 n/a 0.0 0.8
2001 819 n/a 0.0 0.2
2002 847 n/a n/a 1.1
2003 847 n/a n/a 1.1
2004 854 61.9 13.8 1.1
2005 879 71.7 12.3 2
2006 901 71.5 12.6 2.6
2007 899 74.0 12.1 3
2008 917 68.4 13.4 2.4
2009 905 68.8 13.2 3
2010 877 67.4 13.0 1.7
2011 863 67.5 12.7 2.3
2012 827 65.2 12.6 3.6
2013 823 68.2 12.0 4.1
2014 819 66.7 12.2 4.8
2015 800 65.0 12.3 5.5
2016 809 65.0 12.4 n/a
2017 809 63.3 12.7 n/a
2018 797 64.9 12.2 n/a
2019 825 60.8 13.5 n/a
2020 843 62.0 13.5 n/a
2021 811 63.4 12.7 n/a
2022 812 63.5 12.7 n/a
2023 814 64.8 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holliston High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $12 (0.1%) $13,798 (99.9%) $13,810
2020 $06 (0.0%) $13,776 (100.0%) $13,782
2021 $82 (0.6%) $14,514 (99.4%) $14,596

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holliston High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 351 High schoolsRanks 57th of 347 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Holliston High)7573.1
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Holliston)7372.1
 0.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Holliston High)8372.5
 10.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Holliston)8271.4
 10.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students825814
 1.3%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian6262
Hispanic2559
 136%
Pacific Islander03
White713648
 9.1%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holliston High

Holliston High ranks 60th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Holliston High are 80% White, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 814 students attended Holliston High.

Holliston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Miller School
Elementary : Placentino Elementary
Middle : Robert H. Adams Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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