Enrollment
924
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250741001146
Masconomet Regional High School — Boxford, MA
Federal NCES profile for Masconomet Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 52
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 56
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: Masconomet · 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)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Masconomet Regional High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Masconomet Regional High School reports 924 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 82.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 103 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Masconomet spends $26,034 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.8% from local sources (property taxes), 27.2% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Masconomet Regional High School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 91% | — | — |
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$26,034
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 103 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 924 Top 91% in Massachusetts — larger than 9% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 82.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250741001146
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 103:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.7%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Masconomet, which includes Masconomet Regional High School.
$26,034
Per student
-9%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 27.2%
Federal 5.0%
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
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Masconomet Regional High School
How many students attend Masconomet Regional High School?
Masconomet Regional High School has 924 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boxford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Masconomet Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Masconomet Regional High School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Masconomet Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Masconomet Regional High School is White at 87.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Boxford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Masconomet Regional High School?
Masconomet Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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.