Enrollment
1,816
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Billerica, MA
Billerica Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Billerica Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250267000177
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billerica Memorial High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Billerica · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,816
- students enrolled
Billerica Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billerica Memorial High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Billerica, MA.
School address
District: Billerica · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250267000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Billerica Memorial High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Billerica Memorial High School
Billerica Memorial High School is a large combined-grade school in Billerica, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Billerica also operates Marshall Middle School (596 students) and Thomas Ditson (542 students) alongside Billerica Memorial High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Billerica Memorial High School compares
Billerica Memorial High School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,816 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,816
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 11.5%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Billerica Memorial High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Billerica, which includes Billerica Memorial High School.
$20,891
Per student
-7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.5%
State 33.9%
Federal 7.7%
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.
How Billerica Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ditson | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locke Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hajjar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billerica Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Billerica Memorial High School
How many students attend Billerica Memorial High School?
Billerica Memorial High School has 1,816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Billerica, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billerica Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billerica Memorial High School is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billerica Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Billerica Memorial High School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Billerica, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billerica Memorial High School?
Billerica Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Billerica Memorial High School rank among public schools in Billerica?
By Resource Investment Index, Billerica Memorial High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Billerica, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Billerica on the city page.
Is Billerica Memorial High School a good school?
Billerica Memorial High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Billerica?
Besides Billerica Memorial High School, Billerica also operates Marshall Middle School (596 students), Thomas Ditson (542 students), and Locke Middle (531 students). See the Billerica district page for the complete list.
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