Plymouth North High

Summary:

Plymouth North High is a public high school serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, which is part of the Plymouth school district. The school has seen a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past three years, with a relatively low percentage of African American and Asian students.

Plymouth North High's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 142 out of 354 high schools in 2014-2015 to 245 out of 348 high schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the middle to lower-middle range compared to other Massachusetts high schools. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.1% to 95.3%, but its dropout rate is still higher than the state average. On MCAS tests, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed, with the largest gap in Science compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Marshfield High and Duxbury High, which have over 90% white student enrollment, Plymouth North High has a more diverse student population. However, the school's performance on MCAS tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and white students performing below the state average, while English Language Learners perform much higher. Additionally, nearby charter schools, such as Map Academy and Rising Tide Charter Public School, have significantly lower graduation rates and test scores compared to Plymouth North High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 41 Obery Street
       Plymouth, MA  02360


(508) 830-4400

District: Plymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,849 Help


Feeder schools for Plymouth North High:

Elementary:    Cold Spring
    Federal Furnace School
    Hedge
    Manomet Elementary
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Middle:    Plymouth Commun Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  1,301

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Compare Details Plymouth North High ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plymouth North 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 (78.9%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth North High is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth North High is $21,849.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plymouth North High:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth North High 245th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Plymouth North High in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth 199th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plymouth North High

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Rank History for all students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.89 165th 304 45.7%
2004 55.68 161st 307 47.6%
2005 58.40 158th 311 49.2%
2006 47.87 192nd 314 38.9%
2007 66.74 103rd 316 67.4%
2008 39.73 227th 319 28.8%
2009 55.70 177th 322 45.0%
2010 58.86 181st 335 46.0%
2011 66.00 145th 340 57.4%
2012 61.25 168th 340 50.6%
2013 66.17 126th 344 63.4%
2014 59.42 192nd 347 44.7%
2015 67.57 142nd 354 59.9%
2016 54.90 213th 351 39.3%
2017 59.59 189th 348 45.7%
2018 49.38 224th 345 35.1%
2019 57.15 176th 351 49.9%
2021 45.65 183rd 285 35.8%
2022 53.89 170th 342 50.3%
2023 47.14 193rd 347 44.4%
2024 33.31 245th 348 29.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 47th 55 14.5%
2019 26.12 44th 58 24.1%
2021 21.79 28th 33 15.2%
2022 24.60 59th 78 24.4%
2023 41.10 48th 82 41.5%
2024 22.27 72nd 87 17.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.03 10th 84 88.1%
2024 54.58 17th 86 80.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.18 255th 344 25.9%
2019 43.35 204th 348 41.4%
2021 26.42 212th 268 20.9%
2022 40.55 206th 339 39.2%
2023 47.63 128th 301 57.5%
2024 39.64 164th 289 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 236th 330 28.5%
2019 44.24 201st 330 39.1%
2021 23.00 200th 253 20.9%
2022 41.73 200th 332 39.8%
2023 41.13 201st 338 40.5%
2024 26.90 255th 338 24.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.18 232nd 339 31.6%
2019 58.99 168th 342 50.9%
2021 48.47 166th 281 40.9%
2022 63.48 135th 340 60.3%
2023 45.86 195th 339 42.5%
2024 30.09 243rd 342 28.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.05 168th 299 43.8%
2019 39.25 169th 299 43.5%
2021 39.24 110th 202 45.5%
2022 37.99 165th 295 44.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 217th 343 36.7%
2019 50.44 193rd 346 44.2%
2021 41.87 184th 281 34.5%
2022 44.92 194th 339 42.8%
2023 45.52 189th 343 44.9%
2024 33.26 234th 342 31.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.48 109th 193 43.5%
2019 73.69 51st 206 75.2%
2021 28.26 104th 149 30.2%
2022 31.10 145th 217 33.2%
2023 20.98 190th 241 21.2%
2024 15.28 220th 249 11.6%
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Rank History for White students at Plymouth North High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 229th 303 24.4%
2019 41.28 185th 302 38.7%
2021 32.63 188th 249 24.5%
2022 43.63 170th 300 43.3%
2023 37.39 193rd 301 35.9%
2024 25.06 232nd 302 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Plymouth North High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 941 42 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1995 986 38 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1036
1996 986 38 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1036
1997 1025 35 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
1998 949 48 11 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
1999 969 33 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
2000 946 29 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 993
2001 964 33 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1021
2002 1021 46 11 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1110
2003 1021 46 11 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1110
2004 990 50 15 32 5 n/a n/a 0 1092
2005 930 48 19 36 4 n/a n/a 0 1037
2006 910 45 20 40 1 n/a n/a 2 1018
2007 874 56 16 44 1 n/a n/a 5 996
2008 928 52 13 46 5 n/a n/a 10 1054
2009 927 49 9 47 7 1 14 0 1054
2010 932 44 13 40 6 1 17 0 1053
2011 960 44 15 30 7 0 15 0 1071
2012 901 49 13 30 2 0 26 0 1021
2013 1018 44 26 36 2 0 32 0 1158
2014 1084 40 20 38 3 0 31 0 1216
2015 1128 41 20 54 5 0 37 0 1285
2016 1154 33 27 66 5 1 40 0 1326
2017 1133 36 20 75 2 1 40 0 1307
2018 1096 34 22 78 2 1 48 0 1281
2019 1089 30 23 66 2 0 57 0 1267
2020 1060 32 21 84 2 0 53 0 1252
2021 1065 29 23 89 3 0 59 0 1268
2022 1090 40 22 98 1 1 55 3 1310
2023 1027 40 22 142 2 1 62 5 1301

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 Plymouth North High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 998 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1036 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1036 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1074 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1026 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1033 n/a 0.0 7.6
2000 993 n/a 0.0 7.4
2001 1021 n/a 0.0 7.7
2002 1110 n/a n/a 16.3
2003 1110 n/a n/a 16.3
2004 1092 80.5 13.6 17.2
2005 1037 79.9 13.0 16.9
2006 1018 74.6 13.6 24.7
2007 996 81.0 12.3 25.4
2008 1054 75.2 14.0 26
2009 1054 75.9 13.9 26.9
2010 1053 71.9 14.6 29.4
2011 1071 77.9 13.7 28.8
2012 1021 81.1 12.5 23
2013 1158 87.4 13.2 31
2014 1216 93.9 12.9 32.2
2015 1285 97.0 13.2 34.6
2016 1326 102.0 13.0 n/a
2017 1307 103.3 12.6 n/a
2018 1281 104.2 12.2 n/a
2019 1267 107.5 11.7 n/a
2020 1252 106.3 11.7 n/a
2021 1268 103.8 12.2 n/a
2022 1310 104.5 12.5 n/a
2023 1301 109.4 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 Plymouth North High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 998 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1036 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1036 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1074 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1026 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1033 n/a 0.0 7.6
2000 993 n/a 0.0 7.4
2001 1021 n/a 0.0 7.7
2002 1110 n/a n/a 16.3
2003 1110 n/a n/a 16.3
2004 1092 80.5 13.6 17.2
2005 1037 79.9 13.0 16.9
2006 1018 74.6 13.6 24.7
2007 996 81.0 12.3 25.4
2008 1054 75.2 14.0 26
2009 1054 75.9 13.9 26.9
2010 1053 71.9 14.6 29.4
2011 1071 77.9 13.7 28.8
2012 1021 81.1 12.5 23
2013 1158 87.4 13.2 31
2014 1216 93.9 12.9 32.2
2015 1285 97.0 13.2 34.6
2016 1326 102.0 13.0 n/a
2017 1307 103.3 12.6 n/a
2018 1281 104.2 12.2 n/a
2019 1267 107.5 11.7 n/a
2020 1252 106.3 11.7 n/a
2021 1268 103.8 12.2 n/a
2022 1310 104.5 12.5 n/a
2023 1301 109.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plymouth North High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $427 (2.4%) $17,573 (97.6%) $18,000
2020 $269 (1.6%) $16,790 (98.4%) $17,059
2021 $466 (2.1%) $21,383 (97.9%) $21,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth North High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 351 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 347 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth North High)7167.3
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)6563.9
 1.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth North High)5546.2
 8.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)5244.8
 7.2%
   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 Students12671301
 2.7%
African American3040
 33.3%
American Indian22
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic66142
 115.2%
Pacific Islander01
White10891027
 5.7%
Two or More Races5762
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth North High

Plymouth North High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cold Spring
Elementary : Federal Furnace School
Elementary : Hedge
Elementary : Manomet Elementary
Elementary : Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Plymouth Commun Intermediate

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,301 students attended Plymouth North High.

Students at Plymouth North High are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Plymouth North High ranks 245th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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