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:
341^st of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,116

Feeder schools for Southbridge High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.5%

White:

27.5%

African American:

2.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southbridge High School ranks worse than 98% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southbridge 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: Hispanic (66.5%), White (27.5%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southbridge High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Southbridge High School employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Southbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Southbridge 348^th 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
2019	3.59	336^th	351	4.3%
2021	9.13	261^st	285	8.4%
2022	5.69	322^nd	342	5.8%
2023	3.85	339^th	347	2.3%
2024	4.55	341^st	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
2018	27.92	61^st	77	20.8%
2019	33.65	52^nd	82	36.6%
2022	32.48	62^nd	77	19.5%
2023	34.58	62^nd	84	26.2%
2024	27.08	75^th	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
2018	2.89	338^th	344	1.7%
2019	2.58	342^nd	348	1.7%
2021	11.36	253^rd	268	5.6%
2022	7.61	324^th	339	4.4%
2023	15.70	286^th	301	5.0%
2024	11.26	285^th	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
2018	2.50	325^th	330	1.5%
2019	1.96	324^th	330	1.8%
2021	8.71	244^th	253	3.6%
2022	7.67	316^th	332	4.8%
2023	5.13	334^th	338	1.2%
2024	6.25	333^rd	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
2018	0.90	335^th	339	1.2%
2019	2.33	336^th	342	1.8%
2021	4.43	271^st	281	3.6%
2022	4.15	324^th	340	4.7%
2023	1.56	339^th	339	0.0%
2024	3.81	337^th	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	287^th	299	4.0%
2019	8.93	296^th	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
2018	2.31	334^th	343	2.6%
2019	4.18	334^th	346	3.5%
2021	13.44	241^st	281	14.2%
2022	8.00	310^th	339	8.6%
2023	6.31	329^th	343	4.1%
2024	4.32	334^th	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
2018	7.32	186^th	193	3.6%
2019	7.35	199^th	206	3.4%
2021	19.56	123^rd	149	17.4%
2022	16.53	187^th	217	13.8%
2023	6.29	238^th	241	1.2%
2024	7.67	245^th	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
2018	0.12	301^st	303	0.7%
2019	0.49	301^st	302	0.3%
2022	0.75	298^th	300	0.7%
2023	3.94	292^nd	301	3.0%
2024	1.04	301^st	302	0.3%

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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 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
2024	128	12	7	309	2	1	3	3	465

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
2024	465	37.1	12.5	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 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
2024	465	37.1	12.5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southbridge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 336^th of 351 High schools	Ranks 339^th 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)	27	19.1	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)	23	19.2	3.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	61	58.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge High School)	12	9.8	2.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)	11	8.5	2.5%
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	482	457	5.2%
African American	5	14	180%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	282	298	5.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	181	129	28.7%
Two or More Races	6	6

Schools Near Southbridge 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 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	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
Southbridge High School	Public	9-12	132 Torrey Road	Southbridge	01550	Worcester County	Southbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 764-5450	465	37	12.5		128 (27.5%)	12 (2.6%)	309 (66.5%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	4.5	341^st of 348 public high schools	2.0%		3.8	339^th of 347 public high schools	2.3%	2	19.1	9.5	8.2	6.9		$19,116	$1,729	$17,387
Southbridge Academy	Public	6-12	25 Cole Avenue	Southbridge	01550	Worcester County	Southbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 764-5414	36	7	5.1		15 (41.7%)	1 (2.8%)	19 (52.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)						$43,714	$2,836	$40,877
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School	Public	9-12	57 Old Muggett Hill Road	Charlton	01507	Worcester County	Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational District	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 248-5971	1,193	115	10.3		966 (81.0%)	14 (1.2%)	164 (13.7%)	12 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.1%)	46.5	205^th of 348 public high schools	41.1%		44.7	202^nd of 347 public high schools	41.8%	3	54.8	41.7	46.6	47.6		$20,980	$1,047	$19,932
Shepherd Hill Regional High	Public	9-12	68 Dudley Oxford Road	Dudley	01571	Worcester County	Dudley-Charlton Regional	No	No	No	No	(508) 943-6700	937	65	14.4		759 (81.0%)	34 (3.6%)	101 (10.8%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)	46.1	206^th of 348 public high schools	40.8%		49.9	180^th of 347 public high schools	48.1%	26	52.0	40.2	50.4	53.8	9.2	$14,916	$500	$14,417
Bartlett High School	Public	9-12	52 Lake Parkway	Webster	01570	Worcester County	Webster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 943-8552	373	36	10.3		153 (41.0%)	28 (7.5%)	159 (42.6%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	9.7	318^th of 348 public high schools	8.6%		8.2	323^rd of 347 public high schools	6.9%	5	28.2	21.1	10.9	8.7		$19,861	$791	$19,070
Oxford High	Public	9-12	100 Carbuncle Drive	Oxford	01540	Worcester County	Oxford	No	No	No	No	(508) 987-6081	463	44	10.6		307 (66.3%)	24 (5.2%)	92 (19.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	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
Tantasqua Regional Senior High	Public	9-12	319 Brookfield Rd	Fiskdale	01518	Worcester County	Tantasqua	No	No	No	No	(508) 347-9301	663	84	7.8		563 (84.9%)	9 (1.4%)	65 (9.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	72.3	101^st of 348 public high schools	71.0%		77.9	84^th of 347 public high schools	75.8%	17	65.2	63.9	59.6	73.5	36.7	$16,553	$981	$15,572
Tantasqua Regional Vocational	Public	9-12	319 Brookfield Rd	Fiskdale	01518	Worcester County	Tantasqua	No	No	No	No	(508) 347-3045	536	16	32.8		447 (83.4%)	14 (2.6%)	37 (6.9%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	38.9	231^st of 348 public high schools	33.6%		29.1	257^th of 347 public high schools	25.9%	26	38.0	50.4	41.3	72.2	33.9	$13,618	$480	$13,138
David Prouty High	Public	9-12	302 Main Street	Spencer	01562	Worcester County	Spencer-E Brookfield	No	No	No	No	(508) 885-8505	331	29	11.3		233 (70.4%)	11 (3.3%)	59 (17.8%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	41.3	222^nd of 348 public high schools	36.2%		22.5	276^th of 347 public high schools	20.5%	54	50.0	40.7	43.9	34.4		$17,944	$561	$17,382
Auburn Senior High	Public	9-12	99 Auburn Street	Auburn	01501	Worcester County	Auburn	No	No	No	No	(508) 832-7711	815	65	12.5		604 (74.1%)	43 (5.3%)	92 (11.3%)	56 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Southbridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Southbridge High School?

Students at Southbridge High School are 66% Hispanic, 28% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Southbridge High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended Southbridge High School.

What district is Southbridge High School in?

Southbridge

Is Southbridge High School a good school?

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

What schools feed into 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

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