Enrollment
419
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Southbridge, MA
Southbridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Southbridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251101002868
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southbridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Southbridge · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 419
- students enrolled
Southbridge High School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southbridge High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, MA.
School address
District: Southbridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251101002868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southbridge High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southbridge High School
Southbridge High School is a mid-sized high school in Southbridge, Massachusetts, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 86 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 419 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Southbridge also operates Eastford Road (397 students) and Southbridge Middle School (380 students) alongside Southbridge 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 Southbridge High School compares
Southbridge 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.6%
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
$23,972
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
White 27.3%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Southbridge High School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southbridge, which includes Southbridge High School.
$23,972
Per student
+7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 16.2%
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 Southbridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastford Road | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southbridge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlton Street | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southbridge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southbridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southbridge High School
How many students attend Southbridge High School?
Southbridge High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southbridge, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southbridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southbridge High School is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southbridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Southbridge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Southbridge, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southbridge High School?
Southbridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Southbridge High School rank among public schools in Southbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Southbridge High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge on the city page.
Is Southbridge High School a good school?
Southbridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Southbridge?
Besides Southbridge High School, Southbridge also operates Eastford Road (397 students), Southbridge Middle School (380 students), and West Street (323 students). See the Southbridge district page for the complete list.
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