Serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12, Quincy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quincy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Quincy High School's student population of 1,473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1854
School Colors
Blue, White
School Rankings
Quincy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#504 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
14%
10%
White
44%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy High School's ranking?
Quincy High School is ranked #504 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quincy High School often compared to?
Quincy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Quincy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy High School?
The graduation rate of Quincy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Quincy High School?
1,473 students attend Quincy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Quincy High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy High School?
Quincy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quincy High School offer ?
Quincy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quincy High School part of?
Quincy High School is part of Quincy School District.
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