North Quincy High

Summary:

North Quincy High is a public high school serving 1,476 students in grades 9-12 in Quincy, Massachusetts, which is part of the Quincy School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in Massachusetts, with strong academic metrics that outshine the district and state averages.

North Quincy High's students excel across the board, with 10th-grade MCAS proficiency rates of 71.71% in English Language Arts, 65.62% in Math, and 65.36% in Science, compared to the Quincy district averages of 59.95%, 52.68%, and 52.36%, respectively. The school also supports diverse student subgroups, with its English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking among the top schools in the state.

While North Quincy High outperforms its closest public high school counterpart, Quincy High, it faces competition from other top-performing schools in the region, such as Boston Latin Academy and Milton High. These schools also demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, with Boston Latin Academy ranking 45th out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and Milton High ranking 34th.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 316 Hancock Street
       Quincy, MA  02171


(617) 984-8744

District: Quincy

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,526 Help


Feeder schools for North Quincy High:

Elementary:    Beechwood Knoll Elementary
    Francis W Parker
    Montclair
    Squantum
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Middle:    Atlantic Middle
    Central Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,476

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
55.0%
White:
32.4%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details North Quincy High ranks better than 76.1% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Quincy 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: Asian (55%), White (32.4%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Quincy High is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Quincy High is $16,526.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Quincy High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Quincy High 83rd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See North Quincy High in the ranking list.)

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Quincy:

SchoolDigger ranks Quincy 183rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Quincy High

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Rank History for all students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.19 111th 304 63.5%
2004 61.85 137th 307 55.4%
2005 59.28 155th 311 50.2%
2006 48.91 185th 314 41.1%
2007 65.53 113th 316 64.2%
2008 63.14 139th 319 56.4%
2009 65.75 139th 322 56.8%
2010 71.09 108th 335 67.8%
2011 72.18 108th 340 68.2%
2012 62.01 162nd 340 52.4%
2013 52.38 215th 344 37.5%
2014 51.33 219th 347 36.9%
2015 59.58 187th 354 47.2%
2016 65.38 143rd 351 59.3%
2017 71.14 110th 348 68.4%
2018 71.32 112th 345 67.5%
2019 65.92 136th 351 61.3%
2021 78.45 64th 285 77.5%
2022 76.65 85th 342 75.1%
2023 79.93 74th 347 78.7%
2024 79.19 83rd 348 76.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.10 47th 78 39.7%
2023 65.10 30th 82 63.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.97 3rd 77 96.1%
2019 90.72 6th 82 92.7%
2022 75.65 4th 77 94.8%
2023 56.43 14th 84 83.3%
2024 68.26 9th 86 89.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.96 44th 344 87.2%
2019 78.60 56th 348 83.9%
2021 88.48 20th 268 92.5%
2022 91.99 21st 339 93.8%
2023 57.27 100th 301 66.8%
2024 60.70 95th 289 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.69 30th 330 90.9%
2019 76.67 56th 330 83.0%
2021 88.22 20th 253 92.1%
2022 92.21 25th 332 92.5%
2023 91.68 17th 338 95.0%
2024 90.85 27th 338 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.35 91st 339 73.2%
2019 60.84 162nd 342 52.6%
2021 77.40 65th 281 76.9%
2022 80.35 65th 340 80.9%
2023 83.77 60th 339 82.3%
2024 82.46 68th 342 80.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.23 147th 299 50.8%
2019 41.05 161st 299 46.2%
2021 61.21 67th 202 66.8%
2022 71.76 61st 295 79.3%
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Rank History for Male students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 126th 343 63.3%
2019 67.96 124th 346 64.2%
2021 77.35 67th 281 76.2%
2022 71.91 105th 339 69.0%
2023 73.73 101st 343 70.6%
2024 73.73 89th 342 74.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 58th 91 36.3%
2019 48.02 61st 97 37.1%
2021 55.47 38th 68 44.1%
2022 51.01 55th 93 40.9%
2023 51.13 61st 96 36.5%
2024 55.23 56th 98 42.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.82 145th 160 9.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 136th 193 29.5%
2019 23.24 162nd 206 21.4%
2023 87.37 31st 241 87.1%
2024 50.66 115th 249 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at North Quincy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 125th 303 58.7%
2019 31.91 223rd 302 26.2%
2021 64.31 96th 249 61.4%
2022 52.80 148th 300 50.7%
2023 36.80 195th 301 35.2%
2024 48.96 155th 302 48.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

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 North Quincy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1227 1 72 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1301
1989 1150 1 74 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1225
1990 1054 5 112 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
1991 996 11 148 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
1992 1020 9 154 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1197
1993 985 11 169 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
1994 982 7 207 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
1995 932 15 266 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1235
1996 932 15 266 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1235
1997 933 7 300 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1265
1998 977 7 329 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1319
1999 926 8 347 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1298
2000 946 7 398 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1368
2001 943 8 415 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1384
2002 921 23 470 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1448
2003 921 23 470 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1448
2004 946 18 504 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1503
2005 930 40 540 35 8 n/a n/a 0 1553
2006 918 41 545 37 9 n/a n/a 0 1550
2007 896 36 535 39 4 n/a n/a 1 1511
2008 872 51 531 34 5 n/a n/a 1 1494
2009 904 50 546 44 2 0 5 0 1551
2010 858 50 556 44 2 1 7 0 1518
2011 725 50 531 37 3 1 15 0 1362
2012 630 50 538 39 5 0 13 0 1275
2013 557 48 560 42 4 1 10 0 1222
2014 493 45 591 37 3 1 10 0 1180
2015 456 42 655 43 4 1 6 0 1207
2016 453 40 665 43 1 2 11 0 1215
2017 410 28 682 34 2 0 11 1 1168
2018 431 34 698 40 5 0 12 0 1220
2019 444 42 714 33 3 1 21 0 1258
2020 435 45 703 52 2 1 25 1 1264
2021 490 51 713 51 4 3 43 1 1356
2022 482 53 753 62 3 4 50 1 1408
2023 478 69 812 64 3 3 47 0 1476

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 North Quincy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1301 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1225 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1174 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1165 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1197 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1181 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1218 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1319 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1298 n/a 0.0 15.3
2000 1368 n/a 0.0 14.5
2001 1384 n/a 0.0 13.2
2002 1448 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 1448 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 1503 105.0 14.3 19.8
2005 1553 99.0 15.7 23.5
2006 1550 104.0 14.9 26.9
2007 1511 96.0 15.7 24
2008 1494 111.6 13.4 27.9
2009 1551 111.9 13.9 33.7
2010 1518 109.5 13.8 38.3
2011 1362 87.3 15.5 37.4
2012 1275 82.2 15.5 42.3
2013 1222 86.7 14.0 51
2014 1180 88.5 13.3 53.4
2015 1207 87.0 13.8 58.8
2016 1215 87.0 13.9 n/a
2017 1168 89.4 13.0 n/a
2018 1220 88.4 13.7 n/a
2019 1258 89.7 14.0 n/a
2020 1264 86.1 14.6 n/a
2021 1356 87.4 15.5 n/a
2022 1408 87.7 16.0 n/a
2023 1476 94.9 15.5 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 North Quincy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1301 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1225 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1174 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1165 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1197 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1181 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1218 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1319 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1298 n/a 0.0 15.3
2000 1368 n/a 0.0 14.5
2001 1384 n/a 0.0 13.2
2002 1448 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 1448 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 1503 105.0 14.3 19.8
2005 1553 99.0 15.7 23.5
2006 1550 104.0 14.9 26.9
2007 1511 96.0 15.7 24
2008 1494 111.6 13.4 27.9
2009 1551 111.9 13.9 33.7
2010 1518 109.5 13.8 38.3
2011 1362 87.3 15.5 37.4
2012 1275 82.2 15.5 42.3
2013 1222 86.7 14.0 51
2014 1180 88.5 13.3 53.4
2015 1207 87.0 13.8 58.8
2016 1215 87.0 13.9 n/a
2017 1168 89.4 13.0 n/a
2018 1220 88.4 13.7 n/a
2019 1258 89.7 14.0 n/a
2020 1264 86.1 14.6 n/a
2021 1356 87.4 15.5 n/a
2022 1408 87.7 16.0 n/a
2023 1476 94.9 15.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Quincy High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $294 (1.9%) $15,462 (98.1%) $15,756
2020 $208 (1.3%) $15,732 (98.7%) $15,940
2021 $616 (3.7%) $15,910 (96.3%) $16,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Quincy High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 351 High schoolsRanks 74th of 347 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Quincy High)6868.7
 0.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6260
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Quincy High)7071.9
 1.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5956.3
 2.7%
   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 Students12581476
 17.3%
African American4269
 64.3%
American Indian33
Asian714812
 13.7%
Hispanic3364
 93.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White444478
 7.7%
Two or More Races2147
 123.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Quincy High

Students at North Quincy High are 55% Asian, 32% White, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,476 students attended North Quincy High.

North Quincy High ranks 83rd of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

North Quincy High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beechwood Knoll Elementary
Elementary : Francis W Parker
Elementary : Montclair
Elementary : Squantum
Elementary : Wollaston School
Middle : Atlantic Middle
Middle : Central Middle


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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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