Bourne High School is a public high school located in Bourne, Massachusetts.
Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Bourne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bourne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bourne High School's student population of 335 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 7, 2026
School Motto
'Inspired to learn, empowered to explore, and prepared to act.'
School Mascot
Canalmen
School Rankings
Bourne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourne High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Canalmen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourne High School's ranking?
Bourne High School is ranked #967 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bourne High School often compared to?
Bourne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandwich Middle High School, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Barnstable High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bourne High School?
The graduation rate of Bourne High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bourne High School?
335 students attend Bourne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bourne High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bourne High School?
Bourne High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bourne High School offer ?
Bourne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bourne High School part of?
Bourne High School is part of Bourne School District.
In what neighborhood is Bourne High School located?
Bourne High School is located in the Bourne neighborhood of Buzzards Bay, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bourne.
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