Enrollment
596
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250825001282
Nantucket High — Nantucket, MA
Federal NCES profile for Nantucket High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 52
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 35
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: Nantucket · 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nantucket High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nantucket High reports 596 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 9 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 166 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nantucket spends $35,158 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.8% from local sources (property taxes), 16.2% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), 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 Nantucket 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 74% | — | — |
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
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$35,158
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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 166 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 596 Top 74% in Massachusetts — larger than 26% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250825001282
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Counselors (FTE) 3.6
Students per counselor 166:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 32
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nantucket, which includes Nantucket High.
$35,158
Per student
+23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+80%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.8%
State 16.2%
Federal 4.0%
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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nantucket High
How many students attend Nantucket High?
Nantucket High has 596 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nantucket, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nantucket High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nantucket High is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nantucket High?
The largest demographic group at Nantucket High is White at 43.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nantucket, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nantucket High?
Nantucket High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) 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.