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Tahanto Regional High School vs. Shepherd Hill Regional High School

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School Overview

School
Tahanto Regional High School
1001 Main Street
Boylston, MA 01505
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
68 Dudley Oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Tahanto Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 554 students in grades 6-12, Tahanto Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd Hill Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
554 students
937 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tahanto Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shepherd Hill Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tahanto Regional High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shepherd Hill Regional High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tahanto Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shepherd Hill Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tahanto Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berlin-Boylston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Hill Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#271 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#552 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tahanto Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shepherd Hill Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
51%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tahanto Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherd Hill Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tahanto Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherd Hill Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tahanto Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)
91%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tahanto Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Shepherd Hill Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tahanto Regional High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shepherd Hill Regional High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
96
-
Grade 7 Students
84
-
Grade 8 Students
87
-
Grade 9 Students
75
270
Grade 10 Students
73
253
Grade 11 Students
63
206
Grade 12 Students
76
204
Ungraded Students
-
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tahanto Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berlin-Boylston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tahanto Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berlin-Boylston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tahanto Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berlin-Boylston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tahanto Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berlin-Boylston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tahanto Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berlin-Boylston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tahanto Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shepherd Hill Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tahanto Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tahanto Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berlin-Boylston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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