Norwell High

Summary:

Norwell High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Norwell, MA, with a student population of 602. The school is part of the Norwell School District, which is ranked 24th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Norwell High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 2 and 53 over the past decade, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that time.

Norwell High students consistently outperform the state average on MCAS assessments across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.82% of Norwell High 10th graders scored proficient or better on the MCAS ELA assessment, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school also has an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, consistently above 97% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Norwell High's dropout rate is extremely low, at 0.0% in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Norwell High has a predominantly white student population, this is not necessarily unique among the nearby schools, such as Whitman Hanson Regional, Weymouth High School, and Marshfield High. Norwell High's performance on MCAS assessments is strong across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, with the school's rankings within these subgroups consistently among the top in the state. The school also spends approximately $16,777 per student, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 18 South Street
       Norwell, MA  02061


(781) 659-8810

District: Norwell

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,777 Help


Feeder schools for Norwell High:

Elementary:    Grace Farrar Cole
    William G Vinal
Middle:    Norwell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Asian:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norwell High ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Norwell 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 (93.2%), Asian (2.7%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwell High is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwell High is $16,777.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norwell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwell High 13th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Norwell High in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Norwell:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwell 24th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norwell High

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Rank History for all students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.90 15th 304 95.1%
2004 92.17 8th 307 97.4%
2005 91.61 7th 311 97.7%
2006 88.01 18th 314 94.3%
2007 71.81 82nd 316 74.1%
2008 87.90 23rd 319 92.8%
2009 85.42 28th 322 91.3%
2010 82.03 48th 335 85.7%
2011 81.79 42nd 340 87.6%
2012 82.02 24th 340 92.9%
2013 78.47 46th 344 86.6%
2014 78.69 47th 347 86.5%
2015 88.14 2nd 354 99.4%
2016 82.61 19th 351 94.6%
2017 83.10 17th 348 95.1%
2018 79.42 47th 345 86.4%
2019 88.81 13th 351 96.3%
2021 90.18 14th 285 95.1%
2022 94.96 7th 342 98.0%
2023 86.43 53rd 347 84.7%
2024 94.25 13th 348 96.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.13 105th 344 69.5%
2019 77.37 60th 348 82.8%
2021 91.61 14th 268 94.8%
2022 93.40 17th 339 95.0%
2023 85.94 38th 301 87.4%
2024 91.13 26th 289 91.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 98th 330 70.3%
2022 97.29 6th 332 98.2%
2024 94.03 20th 338 94.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.94 52nd 339 84.7%
2019 87.16 25th 342 92.7%
2021 91.00 8th 281 97.2%
2022 92.19 15th 340 95.6%
2023 85.45 53rd 339 84.4%
2024 95.78 4th 342 98.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.15 61st 299 79.6%
2019 89.79 26th 299 91.3%
2021 96.66 5th 202 97.5%
2022 96.93 10th 295 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.27 56th 343 83.7%
2019 90.33 16th 346 95.4%
2021 88.27 24th 281 91.5%
2022 96.36 5th 339 98.5%
2023 86.12 54th 343 84.3%
2024 91.74 26th 342 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Norwell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.99 58th 303 80.9%
2019 88.94 15th 302 95.0%
2021 87.97 20th 249 92.0%
2022 93.15 16th 300 94.7%
2023 79.77 60th 301 80.1%
2024 93.11 15th 302 95.0%
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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 Norwell High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 636 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1989 560 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 510 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 471 0 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 445 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 420 2 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 403 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 432 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 432 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 456 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 474 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 490 2 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 513 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 543 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 510 1 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 510 1 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 543 2 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 546 4 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2006 569 7 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 605 8 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2008 611 8 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2009 615 7 8 11 0 1 0 0 642
2010 627 9 8 6 0 3 1 0 654
2011 619 6 11 6 0 2 2 0 646
2012 632 6 12 7 0 2 8 0 667
2013 654 4 13 8 0 2 7 0 688
2014 650 1 14 8 0 0 4 0 677
2015 644 2 13 11 0 0 5 0 675
2016 651 1 13 15 0 0 6 0 686
2017 667 3 15 14 0 1 9 0 709
2018 651 3 12 15 0 2 12 0 695
2019 634 5 15 17 0 2 11 0 684
2020 626 5 16 14 0 2 11 0 674
2021 589 6 16 17 0 1 15 0 644
2022 582 2 20 13 0 0 14 0 631
2023 561 1 16 8 1 0 15 0 602

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 Norwell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 646 n/a n/a n/a
1989 568 n/a n/a n/a
1990 518 n/a n/a n/a
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 459 n/a n/a n/a
1993 437 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 415 n/a n/a n/a
1995 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 504 n/a 0.0 0.4
2000 527 n/a 0.0 0.2
2001 556 n/a 0.0 0.4
2002 529 n/a n/a 0.2
2003 529 n/a n/a 0.2
2004 563 41.3 13.6 1.6
2005 574 38.9 14.8 1.4
2006 601 41.6 14.4 2.3
2007 641 43.0 14.9 3.4
2008 643 42.2 15.2 1.9
2009 642 44.1 14.6 2.5
2010 654 45.5 14.3 3.5
2011 646 45.2 14.2 4.2
2012 667 45.6 14.6 3.3
2013 688 52.2 13.1 6
2014 677 52.8 12.8 5.2
2015 675 53.0 12.7 5.2
2016 686 52.0 13.1 n/a
2017 709 49.6 14.2 n/a
2018 695 51.8 13.4 n/a
2019 684 49.6 13.7 n/a
2020 674 51.3 13.1 n/a
2021 644 48.6 13.2 n/a
2022 631 50.3 12.5 n/a
2023 602 50.8 11.8 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 Norwell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 646 n/a n/a n/a
1989 568 n/a n/a n/a
1990 518 n/a n/a n/a
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 459 n/a n/a n/a
1993 437 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 415 n/a n/a n/a
1995 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 504 n/a 0.0 0.4
2000 527 n/a 0.0 0.2
2001 556 n/a 0.0 0.4
2002 529 n/a n/a 0.2
2003 529 n/a n/a 0.2
2004 563 41.3 13.6 1.6
2005 574 38.9 14.8 1.4
2006 601 41.6 14.4 2.3
2007 641 43.0 14.9 3.4
2008 643 42.2 15.2 1.9
2009 642 44.1 14.6 2.5
2010 654 45.5 14.3 3.5
2011 646 45.2 14.2 4.2
2012 667 45.6 14.6 3.3
2013 688 52.2 13.1 6
2014 677 52.8 12.8 5.2
2015 675 53.0 12.7 5.2
2016 686 52.0 13.1 n/a
2017 709 49.6 14.2 n/a
2018 695 51.8 13.4 n/a
2019 684 49.6 13.7 n/a
2020 674 51.3 13.1 n/a
2021 644 48.6 13.2 n/a
2022 631 50.3 12.5 n/a
2023 602 50.8 11.8 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 Norwell High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $153 (1.0%) $15,589 (99.0%) $15,742
2020 $130 (0.8%) $15,721 (99.2%) $15,851
2021 $166 (1.0%) $16,611 (99.0%) $16,777

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwell High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 351 High schoolsRanks 53rd of 347 High schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell High)8982.3
 6.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Norwell)8782.4
 4.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Norwell High)8883.1
 4.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Norwell)8882.6
 5.4%
   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 Students684602
 12%
African American51
 80%
American Indian01
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic178
 52.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White634561
 11.5%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norwell High

Yes! Norwell High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 348 Massachusetts high schools.

Norwell High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grace Farrar Cole
Elementary : William G Vinal
Middle : Norwell Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Norwell High.

Students at Norwell High are 93% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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