The Ayer Shirley Regional High School is located in Ayer, Massachusetts. Its colors are maroon and white, and its mascot is the panther. This school educates about 350 students in 9th to 12th grade.
Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ayer Shirley Regional High School's student population of 412 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 0.48, 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
#211 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayer Shirley Regional High School's ranking?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is ranked #211 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ayer Shirley Regional High School often compared to?
Ayer Shirley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayer Shirley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ayer Shirley Regional High School?
412 students attend Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ayer Shirley Regional High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayer Shirley Regional High School?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ayer Shirley Regional High School offer ?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ayer Shirley Regional High School part of?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is part of Ayer Shirley School District.
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