Sutton High School

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Sutton High School ranks 55 th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sutton High School is a public high school located in Sutton, Massachusetts, serving 369 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sutton District, which is ranked 122 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutton High School consistently performs well academically, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on MCAS assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.53% of 10th-grade students at Sutton High School scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.7% to 97.8% over the past five years, which are above the state average. Additionally, Sutton High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 3.2% over the past five years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

While Sutton High School generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as University Pk Campus School, Nipmuc Regional High, and Blackstone Valley, in academic metrics, it is important to note that the nearby schools serve more diverse student populations. Sutton High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.01%) compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and high graduation rates. However, it is crucial to consider the unique challenges faced by the more diverse student populations in the nearby schools and explore ways to support the academic success of all students, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public 9-12

409 Boston Road
Sutton, MA 01590

(508) 581-1640

District: Sutton

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,405

Feeder schools for Sutton High School:

Elementary:	Sutton Early Learning
	Sutton Elementary
Middle:	Sutton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sutton High School ranks better than 84.2% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.66. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sutton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 (84%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutton High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Sutton High School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutton High School is $16,405.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sutton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutton High School 55^th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Sutton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Sutton:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutton 122^nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sutton High School

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Rank History for all students at Sutton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	82.06	63^rd	304	79.3%
2004	86.31	37^th	307	87.9%
2005	86.65	32^nd	311	89.7%
2006	78.10	80^th	314	74.5%
2007	81.08	44^th	316	86.1%
2008	79.95	61^st	319	80.9%
2009	82.39	44^th	322	86.3%
2010	84.56	33^rd	335	90.1%
2011	65.84	146^th	340	57.1%
2012	70.14	114^th	340	66.5%
2013	64.30	143^rd	344	58.4%
2014	62.73	167^th	347	51.9%
2015	61.33	176^th	354	50.3%
2016	56.65	199^th	351	43.3%
2017	61.52	173^rd	348	50.3%
2018	76.39	74^th	345	78.6%
2019	77.46	84^th	351	76.1%
2021	77.66	68^th	285	76.1%
2022	75.93	91^st	342	73.4%
2023	54.59	164^th	347	52.7%
2024	84.66	55^th	348	84.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sutton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	51.68	168^th	348	51.7%
2021	61.78	84^th	268	68.7%
2022	58.64	134^th	339	60.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	57.76	92^nd	253	63.6%
2022	63.66	118^th	332	64.5%
2023	28.45	251^st	338	25.7%
2024	70.92	85^th	338	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sutton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	80.66	39^th	339	88.5%
2019	80.65	63^rd	342	81.6%
2021	77.88	63^rd	281	77.6%
2022	72.29	106^th	340	68.8%
2023	52.08	171^st	339	49.6%
2024	87.72	44^th	342	87.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sutton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	71.78	104^th	343	69.7%
2019	72.76	104^th	346	69.9%
2021	76.59	74^th	281	73.7%
2022	77.51	78^th	339	77.0%
2023	52.09	167^th	343	51.3%
2024	78.00	75^th	342	78.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sutton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	70.30	84^th	303	72.3%
2019	66.46	108^th	302	64.2%
2021	71.31	72^nd	249	71.1%
2022	65.96	106^th	300	64.7%
2023	44.57	165^th	301	45.2%
2024	76.46	75^th	302	75.2%

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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 Sutton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	369	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2001	377	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2002	378	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2003	378	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2004	382	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2005	387	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2006	388	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	398
2007	385	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	8	401
2008	388	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	400
2009	376	1	1	0	0	0	8	0	386
2010	369	1	0	1	0	0	8	0	379
2011	381	1	1	0	0	0	11	0	394
2012	375	2	1	1	0	0	11	0	390
2013	386	2	1	4	0	0	13	0	406
2014	392	2	1	7	0	0	16	0	418
2015	395	2	5	9	2	0	18	0	431
2016	401	1	7	10	1	0	20	0	440
2017	394	1	4	7	1	0	19	0	426
2018	365	3	3	9	1	0	18	0	399
2019	354	2	1	12	0	0	17	0	386
2020	335	6	4	13	0	0	17	0	375
2021	323	7	7	15	0	0	15	0	367
2022	317	7	6	14	0	0	13	2	359
2023	310	8	8	22	0	1	17	3	369

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 Sutton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	371	n/a	0.0	3
2001	385	n/a	0.0	2.6
2002	380	n/a	n/a	2.1
2003	380	n/a	n/a	2.1
2004	385	30.8	12.5	3.1
2005	396	34.4	11.5	2
2006	398	34.4	11.6	3.6
2007	401	36.0	11.1	3.6
2008	400	34.8	11.5	8.1
2009	386	33.6	11.5	10.4
2010	379	32.1	11.7	11.1
2011	394	28.0	14.0	9.1
2012	390	28.3	13.7	10.3
2013	406	28.5	14.2	9.4
2014	418	28.6	14.6	9.8
2015	431	28.0	15.3	14.6
2016	440	31.0	14.1	n/a
2017	426	32.7	13.0	n/a
2018	399	32.8	12.1	n/a
2019	386	33.0	11.6	n/a
2020	375	32.4	11.5	n/a
2021	367	29.4	12.4	n/a
2022	359	31.7	11.3	n/a
2023	369	30.6	12.0	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 Sutton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	371	n/a	0.0	3
2001	385	n/a	0.0	2.6
2002	380	n/a	n/a	2.1
2003	380	n/a	n/a	2.1
2004	385	30.8	12.5	3.1
2005	396	34.4	11.5	2
2006	398	34.4	11.6	3.6
2007	401	36.0	11.1	3.6
2008	400	34.8	11.5	8.1
2009	386	33.6	11.5	10.4
2010	379	32.1	11.7	11.1
2011	394	28.0	14.0	9.1
2012	390	28.3	13.7	10.3
2013	406	28.5	14.2	9.4
2014	418	28.6	14.6	9.8
2015	431	28.0	15.3	14.6
2016	440	31.0	14.1	n/a
2017	426	32.7	13.0	n/a
2018	399	32.8	12.1	n/a
2019	386	33.0	11.6	n/a
2020	375	32.4	11.5	n/a
2021	367	29.4	12.4	n/a
2022	359	31.7	11.3	n/a
2023	369	30.6	12.0	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 Sutton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$37 (0.2%)	$14,848 (99.8%)	$14,885
2020	$46 (0.3%)	$15,592 (99.7%)	$15,638
2021	$304 (1.9%)	$16,101 (98.1%)	$16,405

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 351 High schools	Ranks 164^th of 347 High schools	23.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sutton High School)	83	60.2	22.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sutton)	84	59.8	24.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	61	58.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sutton High School)	74	54.6	19.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sutton)	74	53.3	20.7%
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	386	369	4.4%
African American	2	8	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	8	700%
Hispanic	12	22	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	354	310	12.4%
Two or More Races	17	17

Schools Near Sutton 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
Sutton High School	Public	9-12	409 Boston Road	Sutton	01590	Worcester County	Sutton	No	No	No	No	(508) 581-1640	369	31	12.0		310 (84.0%)	8 (2.2%)	22 (6.0%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	84.7	55^th of 348 public high schools	84.2%		54.6	164^th of 347 public high schools	52.7%	109			72.5				70.3			75.0			66.7	$16,405	$304	$16,101
Millbury Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	12 Martin Street	Millbury	01527	Worcester County	Millbury	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 865-5841	740	62	11.9		547 (73.9%)	30 (4.1%)	86 (11.6%)	27 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	41.6	221^st of 348 public high schools	36.5%		33.8	239^th of 347 public high schools	31.1%	18	24.5	29.6	57.4	27.2	36.6	19.5	45.4	27.4	34.8	29.4	34.8	37.4		$17,979	$700	$17,279
Oxford High	Public	9-12	100 Carbuncle Drive	Oxford	01540	Worcester County	Oxford	No	No	No	No	(508) 987-6081	384	41	9.3		283 (73.7%)	10 (2.6%)	59 (15.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	33.1	246^th of 348 public high schools	29.3%		23.3	275^th of 347 public high schools	20.7%	29			42.9				38.2			39.3		21.1		$15,599	$669	$14,930
Auburn Senior High	Public	9-12	99 Auburn Street	Auburn	01501	Worcester County	Auburn	No	No	No	No	(508) 832-7711	841	66	12.7		634 (75.4%)	36 (4.3%)	95 (11.3%)	44 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.1%)	72.1	102^nd of 348 public high schools	70.7%		62	138^th of 347 public high schools	60.2%	36			64.8				61.5			61.8		46.3		$15,188	$575	$14,612
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	24 Providence Rd	Grafton	01519	Worcester County	Grafton	No	No	No	No	(508) 839-5425	875	72	12.1		678 (77.5%)	24 (2.7%)	63 (7.2%)	80 (9.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.6%)	65	131^st of 348 public high schools	62.4%		78.5	80^th of 347 public high schools	76.9%	51			64.3				56.1			54.1		59.2		$14,065	$500	$13,565
Douglas High School	Public	9-12	33 Davis Street	Douglas	01516	Worcester County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(508) 476-4100	324	34	9.6		295 (91.0%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	62.3	145^th of 348 public high schools	58.3%		59.8	148^th of 347 public high schools	57.3%	3			63.2				47.8			59.0		49.2		$18,502	$526	$17,975
Northbridge High	Public	9-12	427 Linwood Avenue	Whitinsville	01588	Worcester County	Northbridge	No	No	No	No	(508) 234-6221	513	45	11.3		423 (82.5%)	10 (1.9%)	62 (12.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	50.1	190^th of 348 public high schools	45.4%		49.6	182^nd of 347 public high schools	47.6%	8			61.0				48.8			38.8		44.3		$17,485	$686	$16,799
University Pk Campus School	Public	7-12	12 Freeland Street	Worcester	01603	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3591	224	15	14.9		29 (12.9%)	30 (13.4%)	123 (54.9%)	32 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	38.8	232^nd of 348 public high schools	33.3%		30.9	250^th of 347 public high schools	28.0%	18	12.8	7.9	56.8	10.4	15.8	18.9	38.9	17.3	8.1	32.4	8.1	19.4		$17,258	$1,949	$15,308
Nipmuc Regional High	Public	9-12	90 Pleasant Street	Upton	01568	Worcester County	Mendon-Upton	No	No	No	No	(508) 529-2130	599	49	12.3		512 (85.5%)	3 (0.5%)	50 (8.3%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	74	99^th of 348 public high schools	71.6%		76.7	90^th of 347 public high schools	74.1%	9			66.7				58.5			67.0		83.3		$16,261	$279	$15,982
Claremont Academy	Public	7-12	15 Claremont Street	Worcester	01610	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3077	488	31	15.5		35 (7.2%)	49 (10.0%)	363 (74.4%)	29 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	10.3	317^th of 348 public high schools	8.9%		8	325^th of 347 public high schools	6.3%	8	6.0	14.3	27.0	9.8	4.8	4.2	15.9	4.6	7.1	23.7	7.1	18.3		$15,110	$1,160	$13,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton High School

Is Sutton High School a good school?

Sutton High School ranks 55^th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Sutton High School?

Sutton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sutton Early Learning
Elementary : Sutton Elementary
Middle : Sutton Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sutton High School?

Students at Sutton High School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Sutton High School in?

Sutton

How many students attend Sutton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Sutton High School.

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