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Framingham High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 2152 students
 

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Posted September 2, 2011
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This is a big high school for sure, but it is an amazing place. There is a niche to be found there for every kid, and the teachers are enthusiastic and go the extra mile to make sure students succeed. Many go on to elite colleges and the athletic and drama programs are strong enough that FHS students can move on from these to top notch collegiate programs. My only wish is that the middle schools in Framingham offered the same caliber of education.
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Posted October 13, 2010
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I taught in Framingham for many many years and firmly believe they are as good if not better than most private schools. The dedication of the teachers and the diverse student body make Framingham a super school system.
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Posted October 12, 2010
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I went here before the renovations and had a great high school experience. I studied at two top universities and felt at least as well prepared as my classmates from private school. I would be happy to send my kids here when it is their turn for high school.

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Posted November 18, 2009
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FHS is a wonderful school with excellent teachers and great choices for our students.
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Posted October 3, 2009
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A diverse population with outstanding achievements - academic, sports, and many other activities. The teachers are performing in a show to raise funds for the drama club - how great its that?

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Posted September 15, 2009
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Framingham High School personnel really do care about all their students. The school is diverse, but every effort is made to make sure that each and every student is welcomed and achieves. I love the students and their enthusiastic teachers; I love the vice principals and the staff. From the principal on down, each person really strives to do the best possible.

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Posted December 5, 2007
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My three children are FHS graduates. Two fo them enjoyed the sports and the academic support they needed. My youngest got into an Ivy League school - and she is a first generation immigrant. Excellent teachers! Big school - some may feel lost in there.
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Posted August 25, 2003
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Framingham High has a very reputable varity of classes from levels ranging from extra-supportive CP-2 up to many AP (Advanced Placement) classes. It offers many electives as well. Most teachers are young, fun, and well-qualified.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

504 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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86%

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82%

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82%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

509 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

495 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African American84%
Asian81%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities59%
English language learners48%

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African American79%
Asian88%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities53%
English language learners56%

Science

All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
African American71%
Asian87%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learners54%
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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
77%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

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Introductory Physics

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

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Tech/Engineering

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students87%
Female87%
Male85%
African American88%
Asian85%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities49%
English language learners59%

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 Students62%
Femalen/a
Male60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities50%
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 67% 68%
Hispanic 19% 15%
Black 8% 8%
Asian 6% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

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

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Phone: (508) 620-4963

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