Pembroke High School

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Pembroke High School ranks 79 th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pembroke High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pembroke, Massachusetts, with a student population of 733. The school is part of the Pembroke School District, which is ranked 111 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pembroke High School consistently performs well on MCAS assessments, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.17% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56.86%. In Mathematics, 65.03% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.47%. The school also has an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.1% to 99.5% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate is consistently low, ranging from 0.0% to 1.3% during the same period.

Pembroke High School's performance is noteworthy when compared to nearby schools like Rockland Senior High, East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School, and Whitman Hanson Regional. The school's consistent high rankings, exceptional graduation and dropout rates, and strong performance across various student subgroups make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

80 Learning Lane
Pembroke, MA 02359

(781) 293-9281

District: Pembroke

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,674

Feeder schools for Pembroke High School:

Elementary:	Bryantville Elementary
	Hobomock Elementary
	North Pembroke Elementary
Middle:	Pembroke Community Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 733

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pembroke High School ranks better than 77.3% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pembroke High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pembroke High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Pembroke High School employs 58.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pembroke High School is $15,674.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pembroke High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke High School 79^th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Pembroke High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Pembroke:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke 111^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pembroke High School

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Rank History for all students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2006	63.63	142^nd	314	54.8%
2007	59.97	140^th	316	55.7%
2008	67.92	111^th	319	65.2%
2009	68.65	116^th	322	64.0%
2010	61.86	162^nd	335	51.6%
2011	68.40	136^th	340	60.0%
2012	71.30	107^th	340	68.5%
2013	71.31	101^st	344	70.6%
2014	69.40	125^th	347	64.0%
2015	64.24	158^th	354	55.4%
2016	74.55	87^th	351	75.2%
2017	73.00	91^st	348	73.9%
2018	72.42	107^th	345	69.0%
2019	71.75	114^th	351	67.5%
2021	74.83	84^th	285	70.5%
2022	77.94	79^th	342	76.9%
2023	76.02	96^th	347	72.3%
2024	79.75	79^th	348	77.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.62	197^th	344	42.7%
2019	55.07	145^th	348	58.3%
2021	63.09	77^th	268	71.3%
2022	72.50	71^st	339	79.1%
2023	44.73	140^th	301	53.5%
2024	49.74	124^th	289	57.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	57.70	151^st	330	54.2%
2019	71.60	79^th	330	76.1%
2021	78.61	32^nd	253	87.4%
2022	93.38	19^th	332	94.3%
2023	78.40	58^th	338	82.8%
2024	68.50	97^th	338	71.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	69.95	122^nd	339	64.0%
2019	73.26	101^st	342	70.5%
2021	70.70	91^st	281	67.6%
2022	78.25	78^th	340	77.1%
2023	80.77	69^th	339	79.6%
2024	79.82	78^th	342	77.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	35.17	197^th	299	34.1%
2019	39.84	167^th	299	44.1%
2021	47.66	90^th	202	55.4%
2022	39.35	159^th	295	46.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	72.50	102^nd	343	70.3%
2019	68.59	119^th	346	65.6%
2021	76.66	71^st	281	74.7%
2022	77.63	77^th	339	77.3%
2023	69.63	114^th	343	66.8%
2024	77.91	76^th	342	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Pembroke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	62.03	124^th	303	59.1%
2019	61.26	127^th	302	57.9%
2021	65.48	92^nd	249	63.1%
2022	69.46	91^st	300	69.7%
2023	64.36	113^th	301	62.5%
2024	74.08	82^nd	302	72.8%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pembroke High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	730	8	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	747
2006	782	9	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	800
2007	844	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	6	863
2008	908	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	9	926
2009	903	8	7	5	9	1	0	933
2010	881	5	10	7	7	1	0	911
2011	902	4	7	10	9	0	0	932
2012	898	11	8	14	8	0	0	939
2013	914	12	4	12	6	0	0	948
2014	953	12	3	10	5	1	0	984
2015	985	12	4	6	5	3	0	1015
2016	984	9	4	7	3	3	0	1010
2017	944	9	8	4	4	4	0	973
2018	888	9	10	4	3	5	3	922
2019	816	7	13	5	1	6	1	849
2020	776	6	14	11	1	7	1	816
2021	771	5	11	11	0	9	1	808
2022	748	3	12	9	0	9	4	785
2023	697	5	7	10	0	12	2	733

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 Pembroke High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	747	51.2	14.6	6.7
2006	800	55.2	14.5	9.5
2007	863	54.0	16.0	10.5
2008	926	57.7	16.0	9.9
2009	933	59.2	15.8	13.1
2010	911	60.4	15.0	14.5
2011	932	61.1	15.2	14.2
2012	939	64.4	14.5	17.9
2013	948	65.3	14.5	17.3
2014	984	63.7	15.4	12.6
2015	1015	64.0	15.8	17.7
2016	1010	64.0	15.7	n/a
2017	973	66.5	14.6	n/a
2018	922	65.7	14.0	n/a
2019	849	63.2	13.4	n/a
2020	816	60.1	13.5	n/a
2021	808	55.1	14.6	n/a
2022	785	56.7	13.8	n/a
2023	733	58.7	12.4	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 Pembroke High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	747	51.2	14.6	6.7
2006	800	55.2	14.5	9.5
2007	863	54.0	16.0	10.5
2008	926	57.7	16.0	9.9
2009	933	59.2	15.8	13.1
2010	911	60.4	15.0	14.5
2011	932	61.1	15.2	14.2
2012	939	64.4	14.5	17.9
2013	948	65.3	14.5	17.3
2014	984	63.7	15.4	12.6
2015	1015	64.0	15.8	17.7
2016	1010	64.0	15.7	n/a
2017	973	66.5	14.6	n/a
2018	922	65.7	14.0	n/a
2019	849	63.2	13.4	n/a
2020	816	60.1	13.5	n/a
2021	808	55.1	14.6	n/a
2022	785	56.7	13.8	n/a
2023	733	58.7	12.4	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 Pembroke High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$81 (0.5%)	$14,778 (99.5%)	$14,858
2020	$73 (0.5%)	$15,125 (99.5%)	$15,198
2021	$555 (3.5%)	$15,119 (96.5%)	$15,674

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pembroke High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 351 High schools	Ranks 96^th of 347 High schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke High School)	74	74.7	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke)	72	73.6	1.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	61	58.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke High School)	65	64.9	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke)	64	63.5	0.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	58	49.7	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	849	733	13.7%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	7	46.2%
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	816	697	14.6%
Two or More Races	6	12	100%

Schools Near Pembroke High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pembroke High School	Public	9-12	80 Learning Lane	Pembroke	02359	Plymouth County	Pembroke	No	No	No	No	(781) 293-9281	733	59	12.4		697 (95.1%)	5 (0.7%)	10 (1.4%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	79.7	79^th of 348 public high schools	77.3%		76	96^th of 347 public high schools	72.3%	17			71.2				65.0			68.0		67.0		$15,674	$555	$15,119
Silver Lake Regional High	Public	9-12	260 Pembroke Street	Kingston	02364	Plymouth County	Silver Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 585-3844	1,046	84	12.4		967 (92.4%)	14 (1.3%)	35 (3.3%)	8 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.4%)	57.9	162^nd of 348 public high schools	53.4%		61.5	141^st of 347 public high schools	59.4%	21			59.5				52.6			50.0			48.6	$18,442	$1,140	$17,302
Marshfield High	Public	9-12	167 Forest Street	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 834-5050	1,190	101	11.7		1,099 (92.4%)	12 (1.0%)	43 (3.6%)	13 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.6%)	79.2	84^th of 348 public high schools	75.9%		82.3	63^rd of 347 public high schools	81.8%	21			78.1				64.8			60.6		40.5		$15,346	$416	$14,930
Whitman Hanson Regional	Public	9-12	600 Franklin Street	Whitman	02382	Plymouth County	Whitman-Hanson	No	No	No	No	(781) 618-7020	1,093	72	15.2		886 (81.1%)	61 (5.6%)	85 (7.8%)	17 (1.6%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.9%)	50.9	189^th of 348 public high schools	45.7%		55.4	160^th of 347 public high schools	53.9%	29			53.4				44.6			52.8		60.9		$14,463	$1,007	$13,456
Duxbury High	Public	9-12	71 Alden Street	Duxbury	02332	Plymouth County	Duxbury	No	No	No	No	(781) 934-7650	927	77	12.1		851 (91.8%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.8%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.2%)	88.3	42^nd of 348 public high schools	87.9%		94.8	12^th of 347 public high schools	96.5%	30			79.3				77.2			71.8		76.1		$17,414	$820	$16,594
Hanover High	Public	9-12	287 Cedar Street	Hanover	02339	Plymouth County	Hanover	No	No	No	No	(781) 878-5450	667	59	11.2		618 (92.7%)	10 (1.5%)	14 (2.1%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	85.5	52^nd of 348 public high schools	85.1%		79.2	78^th of 347 public high schools	77.5%	26			81.1				68.2			69.7		59.8		$16,088	$231	$15,857
South Shore Vocational Technical High	Public	9-12	476 Webster Street	Hanover	02339	Plymouth County	South Shore Regional Vocational Technical	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 878-8822	653	66	9.8		581 (89.0%)	18 (2.8%)	40 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	62.5	144^th of 348 public high schools	58.6%		60.3	146^th of 347 public high schools	57.9%	2			64.5				56.6			48.7		43.1	58.5	$22,167	$678	$21,489
Norwell High	Public	9-12	18 South Street	Norwell	02061	Plymouth County	Norwell	No	No	No	No	(781) 659-8810	602	51	11.8		561 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	94.3	13^th of 348 public high schools	96.3%		86.4	53^rd of 347 public high schools	84.7%	40			83.8				86.3			84.7		68.2		$16,777	$167	$16,611
Rockland Senior High	Public	9-12	52 MacKinlay Way	Rockland	02370	Plymouth County	Rockland	No	No	No	No	(781) 871-0541	641	52	12.3		439 (68.5%)	40 (6.2%)	128 (20.0%)	11 (1.7%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	66.1	127^th of 348 public high schools	63.5%		57.8	154^th of 347 public high schools	55.6%	27			58.6				54.1			65.2		47.9		$18,080	$1,380	$16,700
East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	143 Plymouth Street	East Bridgewater	02333	Plymouth County	East Bridgewater	No	No	No	No	(508) 378-8214	904	69	13.0		753 (83.3%)	60 (6.6%)	41 (4.5%)	10 (1.1%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.7%)	29.6	258^th of 348 public high schools	25.9%		32.7	244^th of 347 public high schools	29.7%	14	36.9	46.9	44.7	41.9	29.8	26.1	27.7	27.9	31.9	40.6	31.9	55.6		$13,833	$911	$12,922

Frequently Asked Questions about Pembroke High School

What district is Pembroke High School in?

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Is Pembroke High School a good school?

Pembroke High School ranks 79^th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pembroke High School?

Students at Pembroke High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Pembroke High School?

Pembroke High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryantville Elementary
Elementary : Hobomock Elementary
Elementary : North Pembroke Elementary
Middle : Pembroke Community Middle School

How many students attend Pembroke High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 733 students attended Pembroke High School.

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