Public | 9-12 | 831 students |
Groton-Dunstable Regional High School serves grades 9-12 in the Groton-Dunstable School District. It is among the few public high schools in Massachusetts to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
The school community has reviewed this school and given it an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
|---|
0 miles | |||
0.4 miles | |||
1.2 miles | |||
Ayer Shirley Regional High School 2.8 miles |
GDRHS is a very good school for its size . Child 1 graduated in last couple of years, one attends now. Block scheduling is a very good idea, enhancing focus, in a time where distractions abound.(FaceBook, e-mails texts). However the drawback to it is having 4 blocks classes each semester makes for tough scheduling. If your child wants to pursue band/chorus as part of curriculum or a second language and still track for a couple of AP classes by junior year), they need to be very careful and work with guidance and it is just not possible to fit things easily given classes are not all offered spring/fall even in math and sciences making selection tricky even for basic tracks. Guidance is wonderful but kids from outside district or parochial schools may be misaligned initially since grades seem to be suspect and placement exams not always best for getting slotted correctly into honors/regular classes and not all classes are offered in spring and fall. So- If you don't manage carefully your child might not get to track for 1-2 AP classes by spring of junior yr.(top colleges want AP grades). 5th block/split would allow music, 2nd language. Principals changed twice, Still very good HS
I was the kid who pooped in the urinals, this school has drove me to madness. I AM OTHER.
Groton Dunstable Regional is an excellent high school. I have learned alot here and I feel that coming from this high school will give me an advantage when I apply for college. The student body is very friendly, and the teachers are wonderful (for the most part). Many students new to the school system always say they are surpriesed by how welcoming everyone here is.
The new principal is also a disappointment. She seems quite concerned with a few minor issues, and seems to be either unaware or unconcerned with the bigger picture. (I agree with the comment made by this parent....)
We moved here from out of state about a year and a half ago, and chose Groton based on the rating of the schools. I have 2 daughters at the High School and am dissapointed. Although my daughters are doing well, I don't feel they are sufficiently challenged. There are relatively few AP courses offered. I'm also quite dissapointed in the clubs and extra-curricular offerings. The new principal is also a disappointment. She seems quite concerned with a few minor issues, and seems to be either unaware or unconcerned with the bigger picture.
My son loves his school, his teachers and learning. He is thriving.
Share your own experience with Groton-Dunstable Regional High School. Submit a review »
Sign up for daily tips and ideas that will enrich your child's education.
Please confirm your subscription by clicking the link in the email we just sent you.
You've successfully subscribed to the GreatSchools newsletter.
We need a Spanish immersion program in the Arlington,... (0 replies)
High School and Middle School Recommendation
We are relocating to Denver over the summer. ... (0 replies)
We are moving from northern Wisconsin to the N/... (2 replies)
Got a question about high schools?