Southbridge High School

Summary:

Southbridge High School is a public high school serving 457 students in grades 9-12 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, which is part of the Southbridge school district. The school has consistently struggled with academic performance, graduation rates, and overall rankings compared to the state and nearby schools.

Southbridge High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with only 19.1% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 9.47% scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 56.86% and 48.47%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate of 71.9% is also much lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 15.8% is more than double the state average.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Sutton High School, Auburn Senior High, and Tantasqua Regional Senior High have significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall rankings. Despite spending more per student than some nearby schools, Southbridge High School's performance remains poor, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 132 Torrey Road
       Southbridge, MA  01550


(508) 764-5450

District: Southbridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,116 Help


Feeder schools for Southbridge High School:

Elementary:    Charlton Street
    Eastford Road
    West Street
Middle:    Southbridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.2%
White:
28.2%
African American:
3.1%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southbridge High School ranks worse than 98% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southbridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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: Hispanic (65.2%), White (28.2%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southbridge High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southbridge High School is $19,116.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southbridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southbridge High School 341st of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Southbridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Southbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Southbridge 348th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southbridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.59 336th 351 4.3%
2021 9.13 261st 285 8.4%
2022 5.69 322nd 342 5.8%
2023 3.85 339th 347 2.3%
2024 4.55 341st 348 2.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.92 61st 77 20.8%
2019 33.65 52nd 82 36.6%
2022 32.48 62nd 77 19.5%
2023 34.58 62nd 84 26.2%
2024 27.08 75th 86 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.89 338th 344 1.7%
2019 2.58 342nd 348 1.7%
2021 11.36 253rd 268 5.6%
2022 7.61 324th 339 4.4%
2023 15.70 286th 301 5.0%
2024 11.26 285th 289 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.50 325th 330 1.5%
2019 1.96 324th 330 1.8%
2021 8.71 244th 253 3.6%
2022 7.67 316th 332 4.8%
2023 5.13 334th 338 1.2%
2024 6.25 333rd 338 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.90 335th 339 1.2%
2019 2.33 336th 342 1.8%
2021 4.43 271st 281 3.6%
2022 4.15 324th 340 4.7%
2023 1.56 339th 339 0.0%
2024 3.81 337th 342 1.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.10 287th 299 4.0%
2019 8.93 296th 299 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.31 334th 343 2.6%
2019 4.18 334th 346 3.5%
2021 13.44 241st 281 14.2%
2022 8.00 310th 339 8.6%
2023 6.31 329th 343 4.1%
2024 4.32 334th 342 2.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.32 186th 193 3.6%
2019 7.35 199th 206 3.4%
2021 19.56 123rd 149 17.4%
2022 16.53 187th 217 13.8%
2023 6.29 238th 241 1.2%
2024 7.67 245th 249 1.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southbridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.12 301st 303 0.7%
2019 0.49 301st 302 0.3%
2022 0.75 298th 300 0.7%
2023 3.94 292nd 301 3.0%
2024 1.04 301st 302 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Southbridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 216 9 4 276 1 0 3 0 509
2018 209 8 7 268 2 1 5 0 500
2019 181 5 5 282 2 1 6 0 482
2020 144 8 6 286 1 1 5 0 451
2021 142 8 7 300 2 0 5 0 464
2022 127 13 7 290 0 1 5 0 443
2023 129 14 7 298 0 1 6 2 457

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 Southbridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 509 44.0 11.5 n/a
2018 500 47.2 10.5 n/a
2019 482 36.9 13.0 n/a
2020 451 32.4 13.8 n/a
2021 464 33.7 13.7 n/a
2022 443 32.6 13.5 n/a
2023 457 32.8 13.9 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 Southbridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 509 44.0 11.5 n/a
2018 500 47.2 10.5 n/a
2019 482 36.9 13.0 n/a
2020 451 32.4 13.8 n/a
2021 464 33.7 13.7 n/a
2022 443 32.6 13.5 n/a
2023 457 32.8 13.9 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southbridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,356 (8.0%) $15,576 (92.0%) $16,932
2020 $1,313 (6.8%) $17,942 (93.2%) $19,254
2021 $1,729 (9.0%) $17,387 (91.0%) $19,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southbridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 336th of 351 High schoolsRanks 339th of 347 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge High School)2719.1
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)2319.2
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge High School)129.8
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)118.5
 2.5%
   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 Students482457
 5.2%
African American514
 180%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic282298
 5.7%
Pacific Islander11
White181129
 28.7%
Two or More Races66


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southbridge High School

Southbridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charlton Street
Elementary : Eastford Road
Elementary : West Street
Middle : Southbridge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Southbridge High School.

Southbridge High School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Massachusetts high schools.

Students at Southbridge High School are 65% Hispanic, 28% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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