- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251077001717
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Shrewsbury High School held near 1,879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.4 → 131.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 251077001717 · Shrewsbury, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,891 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Middle School (951 students)
Shrewsbury High School held near 1,879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.4 → 131.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Shrewsbury High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shrewsbury High School
1,891 students
- Sherwood Middl
Sherwood Middle School
951 students
- Oak Middle Sch
Oak Middle School
914 students
- Major Howard W 623
Major Howard W. Beal School
623 students
- Floral Street 524
Floral Street School
524 students
- Spring Street 304
Spring Street School
304 students
What this shows Shrewsbury High School reports 1,891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shrewsbury High School compares
Shrewsbury High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,706
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
Counselors11.4 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.
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
District finance for Shrewsbury reports $18,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,891 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,823 (2022-23) → 1,879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.