Enrollment
405
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tyngsborough, MA
Tyngsborough High School
Federal NCES profile for Tyngsborough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251176001934
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyngsborough High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tyngsborough · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 405
- students enrolled
Tyngsborough High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyngsborough High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tyngsborough, MA.
School address
District: Tyngsborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251176001934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyngsborough High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyngsborough High School
Tyngsborough High School is a mid-sized high school in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tyngsborough's high schools, it stands alongside Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical (2,314 students): Tyngsborough High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 10.8:1).
Tyngsborough also operates Tyngsborough Elementary (715 students) and Tyngsborough Middle (395 students) alongside Tyngsborough 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 Tyngsborough High School compares
Tyngsborough 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$18,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 69.4%
Asian 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Tyngsborough 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 Tyngsborough, which includes Tyngsborough High School.
$18,683
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 39.7%
Federal 6.3%
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 Tyngsborough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyngsborough Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyngsborough Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyngsborough High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Tyngsborough
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyngsborough High School
How many students attend Tyngsborough High School?
Tyngsborough High School has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tyngsborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough High School is 13.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyngsborough High School?
The largest demographic group at Tyngsborough High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Tyngsborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyngsborough High School?
Tyngsborough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tyngsborough High School rank among public schools in Tyngsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyngsborough High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tyngsborough, 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 Tyngsborough on the city page.
Is Tyngsborough High School a good school?
Tyngsborough High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Tyngsborough?
Besides Tyngsborough High School, Tyngsborough also operates Tyngsborough Elementary (715 students) and Tyngsborough Middle (395 students). See the Tyngsborough district page for the complete list.
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