- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Natick, MA
Natick High
Federal NCES profile for Natick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250834001303
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natick High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Natick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,761
- students enrolled
Natick High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natick High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Natick, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Natick High held near 1,743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 141.0 → 142.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 250834001303 · Natick, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,761 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: J F Kennedy Middle School (911 students)
Natick High held near 1,743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 141.0 → 142.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Natick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Natick High
1,761 students
- J F Kennedy Mi
J F Kennedy Middle School
911 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
727 students
- Bennett-Hemenw 504
Bennett-Hemenway
504 students
- Brown 494
Brown
494 students
- Memorial 455
Memorial
455 students
What this shows Natick High reports 1,761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natick High compares
Natick High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,761
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Asian 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Natick High is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Natick reports $20,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J F Kennedy Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett-Hemenway | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natick High
How many students attend Natick High?
Natick High has 1,761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Natick, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,727 (2022-23) → 1,743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natick High?
The student-teacher ratio at Natick High is 12.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natick High?
The largest demographic group at Natick High is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Natick, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natick High?
Natick High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Natick High rank among public schools in Natick?
By Resource Investment Index, Natick High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Natick, 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 Natick on the city page.
What other schools are in Natick?
Besides Natick High, Natick also operates J F Kennedy Middle School (911 students), Wilson Middle (727 students), and Bennett-Hemenway (504 students). See the Natick district page for the complete list.