- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Reading, MA
North Reading High
Federal NCES profile for North Reading High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250882001422
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Reading High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in North Reading · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 652
- students enrolled
North Reading High has class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Reading High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Reading, MA.
School address
District: North Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250882001422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
North Reading High held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 64.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 250882001422 · North Reading, MA High · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North Reading Middle (494 students)
North Reading High held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 64.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
North Reading High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Reading High
652 students
- North Reading
North Reading Middle
494 students
- L D Batchelder
L D Batchelder
462 students
- J Turner Hood
J Turner Hood
416 students
- E Ethel Little
E Ethel Little School
303 students
What this shows North Reading High reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Reading High compares
North Reading 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, North Reading High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for North Reading reports $21,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Reading High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| L D Batchelder | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Turner Hood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| E Ethel Little School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Reading High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Reading High
How many students attend North Reading High?
North Reading High has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Reading High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Reading High is 9.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Reading High?
The largest demographic group at North Reading High is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in North Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Reading High?
North Reading High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 North Reading High rank among public schools in North Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, North Reading High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Reading, 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 North Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in North Reading?
Besides North Reading High, North Reading also operates North Reading Middle (494 students), L D Batchelder (462 students), and J Turner Hood (416 students). See the North Reading district page for the complete list.