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Nantucket High

Summary:

Nantucket High School is a public high school located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, serving 586 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance.

Nantucket High School's academic excellence is evident in its MCAS test scores, which are significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate is also impressive, ranging from 86.8% to 95.9% over the past five years, outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate is relatively low, indicating that Nantucket High is effectively supporting the academic success of its diverse student population, including female students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nantucket High School's success may be attributed to its resource allocation and small class sizes. The school has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, and its per-student spending is consistently higher than the state average. This suggests that the school is prioritizing the learning environment and providing the necessary resources to support student achievement. Overall, Nantucket High School is a standout institution within the Nantucket school district, offering a high-quality education and opportunities for all students to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10 Surfside Road
       Nantucket, MA  02554

(508) 228-7280

District: Nantucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,317 Help


Feeder schools for Nantucket High:

Elementary:    Nantucket Elementary
    Nantucket Intermediate School
Middle:    Cyrus Peirce

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
36.3%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.6% Help


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Compare Details Nantucket High ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nantucket 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 (47.8%), Hispanic (36.3%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nantucket High is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nantucket High is $24,317.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nantucket High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nantucket High 132nd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Nantucket High in the ranking list.)

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Nantucket:

SchoolDigger ranks Nantucket 258th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nantucket High

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Rank History for all students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.27 78th 304 74.3%
2004 63.76 127th 307 58.6%
2005 64.38 136th 311 56.3%
2006 56.70 161st 314 48.7%
2007 52.99 171st 316 45.9%
2008 48.76 192nd 319 39.8%
2009 55.08 181st 322 43.8%
2010 41.93 233rd 335 30.4%
2011 56.69 189th 340 44.4%
2012 62.24 160th 340 52.9%
2013 57.63 187th 344 45.6%
2014 44.94 240th 347 30.8%
2015 45.88 241st 354 31.9%
2016 56.18 203rd 351 42.2%
2017 47.44 233rd 348 33.0%
2018 55.46 202nd 345 41.4%
2019 59.65 164th 351 53.3%
2021 42.94 188th 285 34.0%
2022 54.76 168th 342 50.9%
2023 59.73 149th 347 57.1%
2024 64.73 132nd 348 62.1%
See the entire list of Massachusetts High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.09 258th 344 25.0%
2019 47.79 186th 348 46.6%
2021 36.40 179th 268 33.2%
2022 52.48 160th 339 52.8%
2023 66.66 68th 301 77.4%
2024 79.32 47th 289 83.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.17 226th 330 31.5%
2019 56.62 142nd 330 57.0%
2021 36.46 169th 253 33.2%
2022 50.93 160th 332 51.8%
2023 49.24 176th 338 47.9%
2024 56.64 142nd 338 58.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 148th 339 56.3%
2019 72.56 105th 342 69.3%
2021 39.57 188th 281 33.1%
2022 55.97 162nd 340 52.4%
2023 68.48 114th 339 66.4%
2024 72.24 101st 342 70.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.69 181st 299 39.5%
2019 61.14 88th 299 70.6%
2021 62.85 62nd 202 69.3%
2022 66.82 73rd 295 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.10 246th 343 28.3%
2019 45.86 214th 346 38.2%
2021 44.19 174th 281 38.1%
2022 51.97 171st 339 49.6%
2023 45.63 185th 343 46.1%
2024 53.83 168th 342 50.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.66 44th 134 67.2%
2019 50.68 66th 137 51.8%
2021 46.30 47th 94 50.0%
2022 29.96 96th 133 27.8%
2023 48.80 68th 142 52.1%
2024 70.69 38th 160 76.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.80 158th 193 18.1%
2019 39.26 126th 206 38.8%
2021 26.92 105th 149 29.5%
2022 64.22 74th 217 65.9%
2023 30.73 167th 241 30.7%
2024 48.09 121st 249 51.4%
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Rank History for White students at Nantucket High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.03 85th 303 71.9%
2019 76.79 69th 302 77.2%
2021 67.91 85th 249 65.9%
2022 62.87 113th 300 62.3%
2023 87.41 42nd 301 86.0%
2024 81.36 58th 302 80.8%
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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 Nantucket High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 204 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1989 203 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 199 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 187 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1992 194 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 179 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1994 200 14 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1995 241 11 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 241 11 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 293 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 309 13 4 1 0 n/a n/a -1 326
1999 315 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 329 10 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2001 330 14 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 327 15 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 327 15 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 332 17 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 336 26 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2006 353 31 2 0 1 n/a n/a 1 388
2007 338 41 2 30 1 n/a n/a 2 414
2008 324 44 3 33 1 n/a n/a 2 407
2009 307 45 8 39 1 0 2 0 402
2010 277 52 8 40 1 0 3 0 381
2011 284 52 10 42 1 0 3 0 392
2012 279 53 15 45 0 0 5 0 397
2013 284 62 12 55 0 0 9 0 422
2014 300 61 12 66 1 0 11 0 451
2015 314 70 10 85 0 0 11 0 490
2016 318 65 6 111 0 0 13 0 513
2017 319 67 8 126 2 0 16 0 538
2018 311 73 8 122 2 1 16 0 533
2019 297 73 10 125 1 0 25 1 532
2020 287 65 8 141 3 0 26 3 533
2021 275 65 8 154 2 0 23 0 527
2022 267 57 9 196 2 0 23 0 554
2023 280 60 11 213 1 0 21 0 586

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 Nantucket High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 n/a n/a n/a
1989 215 n/a n/a n/a
1990 213 n/a n/a n/a
1991 205 n/a n/a n/a
1992 212 n/a n/a n/a
1993 194 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 219 n/a n/a n/a
1995 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 306 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 326 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 328 n/a 0.0 7
2000 341 n/a 0.0 3.5
2001 348 n/a 0.0 3.2
2002 354 n/a n/a 4
2003 354 n/a n/a 4
2004 362 36.0 10.1 5.8
2005 375 33.1 11.3 13.3
2006 388 37.7 10.3 11.1
2007 414 42.0 9.9 5.6
2008 407 38.8 10.5 4.7
2009 402 41.5 9.7 4.7
2010 381 37.5 10.1 5.8
2011 392 38.9 10.0 8.4
2012 397 34.3 11.5 8.1
2013 422 36.8 11.4 12.8
2014 451 36.8 12.2 10.6
2015 490 43.0 11.3 17.6
2016 513 46.0 11.1 n/a
2017 538 44.5 12.0 n/a
2018 533 46.9 11.3 n/a
2019 532 47.2 11.2 n/a
2020 533 47.9 11.1 n/a
2021 527 49.0 10.7 n/a
2022 554 48.2 11.4 n/a
2023 586 49.2 11.9 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 Nantucket High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 n/a n/a n/a
1989 215 n/a n/a n/a
1990 213 n/a n/a n/a
1991 205 n/a n/a n/a
1992 212 n/a n/a n/a
1993 194 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 219 n/a n/a n/a
1995 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 306 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 326 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 328 n/a 0.0 7
2000 341 n/a 0.0 3.5
2001 348 n/a 0.0 3.2
2002 354 n/a n/a 4
2003 354 n/a n/a 4
2004 362 36.0 10.1 5.8
2005 375 33.1 11.3 13.3
2006 388 37.7 10.3 11.1
2007 414 42.0 9.9 5.6
2008 407 38.8 10.5 4.7
2009 402 41.5 9.7 4.7
2010 381 37.5 10.1 5.8
2011 392 38.9 10.0 8.4
2012 397 34.3 11.5 8.1
2013 422 36.8 11.4 12.8
2014 451 36.8 12.2 10.6
2015 490 43.0 11.3 17.6
2016 513 46.0 11.1 n/a
2017 538 44.5 12.0 n/a
2018 533 46.9 11.3 n/a
2019 532 47.2 11.2 n/a
2020 533 47.9 11.1 n/a
2021 527 49.0 10.7 n/a
2022 554 48.2 11.4 n/a
2023 586 49.2 11.9 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 Nantucket High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $243 (1.1%) $21,974 (98.9%) $22,218
2020 $264 (1.2%) $22,600 (98.8%) $22,864
2021 $489 (2.0%) $23,828 (98.0%) $24,317

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nantucket High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 351 High schoolsRanks 149th of 347 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nantucket High)6460.9
 3.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Nantucket)6459.9
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nantucket High)5648.9
 7.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Nantucket)5648.2
 7.8%
   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 Students532586
 10.2%
African American7360
 17.8%
American Indian11
Asian1011
 10%
Hispanic125213
 70.4%
Pacific Islander00
White297280
 5.7%
Two or More Races2521
 16%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nantucket High

Students at Nantucket High are 48% White, 36% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Nantucket High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nantucket Elementary
Elementary : Nantucket Intermediate School
Middle : Cyrus Peirce

Nantucket High ranks 132nd of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Nantucket High.


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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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