- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251101002868
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Southbridge · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Southbridge High School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 251101002868 · Southbridge, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastford Road (397 students)
Southbridge High School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Southbridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southbridge High School
419 students
- Eastford Road
Eastford Road
397 students
- Southbridge Mi
Southbridge Middle School
380 students
- West Street
West Street
323 students
- Charlton Stree
Charlton Street
288 students
- Southbridge Ac 21
Southbridge Academy
21 students
What this shows Southbridge High School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southbridge High School compares
Southbridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Southbridge reports $25,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.