Enrollment
1,891
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shrewsbury, MA
Shrewsbury High School
Federal NCES profile for Shrewsbury High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251077001717
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shrewsbury High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Shrewsbury · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,891
- students enrolled
Shrewsbury High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shrewsbury High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Shrewsbury, MA.
School address
District: Shrewsbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251077001717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shrewsbury High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury High School is a large high school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,891 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Massachusetts schools and 24% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,891 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Shrewsbury spends $17,158 per pupil, 24% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shrewsbury also operates Sherwood Middle School (951 students) and Oak Middle School (914 students) alongside Shrewsbury High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shrewsbury High School compares
Shrewsbury High School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,891 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,891
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors11.4 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Asian 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Shrewsbury High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shrewsbury, which includes Shrewsbury High School.
$17,158
Per student
-24%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 35.9%
Federal 4.6%
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.
How Shrewsbury High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Major Howard W. Beal School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floral Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shrewsbury High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,891 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury High School
How many students attend Shrewsbury High School?
Shrewsbury High School has 1,891 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shrewsbury, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury High School is 15.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shrewsbury High School?
The largest demographic group at Shrewsbury High School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Shrewsbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shrewsbury High School?
Shrewsbury High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shrewsbury High School rank among public schools in Shrewsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Shrewsbury High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury on the city page.
Is Shrewsbury High School a good school?
Shrewsbury High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shrewsbury?
Besides Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury also operates Sherwood Middle School (951 students), Oak Middle School (914 students), and Major Howard W. Beal School (623 students). See the Shrewsbury district page for the complete list.
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