Serving 891 students in grades 9-12, Grafton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grafton High School's student population of 891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Grafton 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 Grafton High School is 0.42, 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
#190 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grafton High School's ranking?
Grafton High School is ranked #190 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Grafton High School often compared to?
Grafton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grafton High School?
The graduation rate of Grafton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grafton High School?
891 students attend Grafton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Grafton High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grafton High School offer ?
Grafton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grafton High School part of?
Grafton High School is part of Grafton School District.
In what neighborhood is Grafton High School located?
Grafton High School is located in the North Grafton neighborhood of Grafton, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in North Grafton.
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