Enrollment
1,622
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250171000012
Acton-Boxborough Regional High — Acton, MA
Federal NCES profile for Acton-Boxborough Regional High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 45
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Acton-Boxborough · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acton-Boxborough Regional High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Acton-Boxborough Regional High reports 1,622 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 123.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 13 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 135 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Acton-Boxborough spends $35,574 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 33.3% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acton-Boxborough Regional High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,622 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$35,574
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 135 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,622 Top 98% in Massachusetts — larger than 2% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 123.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250171000012
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Asian 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 12.0
Students per counselor 135:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acton-Boxborough, which includes Acton-Boxborough Regional High.
$35,574
Per student
+25%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 33.3%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Acton-Boxborough Regional High
How many students attend Acton-Boxborough Regional High?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High has 1,622 students enrolled. It is a high school in Acton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acton-Boxborough Regional High?
The student-teacher ratio at Acton-Boxborough Regional High is 13.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acton-Boxborough Regional High?
The largest demographic group at Acton-Boxborough Regional High is White at 46.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Acton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acton-Boxborough Regional High?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.