- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quincy, MA
North Quincy High
Federal NCES profile for North Quincy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250987001577
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Quincy High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #8 of 19
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,520
- students enrolled
North Quincy High has class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Quincy High ranks #8 of 19 public schools in Quincy, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
North Quincy High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.9 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 250987001577 · Quincy, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,520 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Quincy High (1,514 students)
North Quincy High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.9 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
North Quincy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Quincy High
1,520 students
- Quincy High
Quincy High
1,514 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
671 students
- Atlantic Middl 601
Atlantic Middle
601 students
- Lincoln-Hancoc 565
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
565 students
- Clifford H Mar 535
Clifford H Marshall Elementary
535 students
What this shows North Quincy High reports 1,520 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Quincy High compares
North Quincy 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,520 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,520
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$20,051
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 56.1%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, North Quincy High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Quincy reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Quincy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Quincy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Quincy
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,520 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Quincy High
How many students attend North Quincy High?
North Quincy High has 1,520 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quincy, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,476 (2022-23) → 1,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Quincy High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Quincy High is 16.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Quincy High?
The largest demographic group at North Quincy High is Asian at 56.1% of enrollment, in Quincy, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Quincy High?
North Quincy High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 North Quincy High rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, North Quincy High ranks #8 of 19 public schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy?
Besides North Quincy High, Quincy also operates Quincy High (1,514 students), Central Middle (671 students), and Atlantic Middle (601 students). See the Quincy district page for the complete list.