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Ashland High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 718 students
 

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Posted August 21, 2012
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Ashland was rated one of the 97 best schools in the nation back when I was in high school. They still keep class sizes reasonable and the new high school is beautiful. That said, new athletic fields are also finally in the works. The town's recent acquisition of over 100 acres at Warren Woods, the largest available land parcel, also ensures that Ashland isn't going to grow very much over the coming years.

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Posted September 17, 2009
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ahs is small but competitive, with a wide selection of courses and oportunities for every type pf person. The main drawbak to AHS is the cost of the after school programs, sports, and the lack of atheletic fields, ( teams use the fields at ashland middle school. )
—Submitted by a student

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Posted March 29, 2008
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its small not really better than framingham High school when it comes to Electives and also Languages
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Posted March 28, 2008
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Ashland High School provides a variety of courses, including VHS. The school at times has a power struggle which trickles down and effects the teachers and students. The Special Education / IEP coordinator greatly lacks organization. Parents must remain active or your son/daughter will get lost in un-processed or delayed paperwork which could hurt your child. Bottom line is parents 'be alert' and keep on the administrators.
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Posted March 20, 2004
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Ashland High School is the best school to put your son/daughter (s). The teacher's here are wonderful. They put a lot of effort and time into making sure that your son/daughter (s) are comprehending the material. there is always help available after school whether finishing a quiz/test, got any questions about homework, and help on a project. The students at Ashland High School are very welcoming, unique, and have a lot of school spirit. So there is no need for your son/daughter to be worried about making new friends because they'll fit right in. During winter, the school holds classes after school that help you prepare for the MCAS. Classes include math and English. Here is information about Ashland: 22 miles west of Boston, the world famous Boston Marathon runs through Ashland, has a skate park so if your son likes BMX/skateboarding he can go down there.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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93%

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Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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86%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female83%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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89%

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84%

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73%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

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The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

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The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

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About the tests

In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 70%
Hispanic 5% 14%
Asian 4% 5%
Black 2% 8%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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65 East Union St
Ashland, MA 01721
Phone: (508) 881-0177

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