Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Health & Human Services High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)95%
19%
Black
(15-16)1%
9%
White
(15-16)3%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Health & Human Services High School?
The graduation rate of Health & Human Services High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Health & Human Services High School?
435 students attend Health & Human Services High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Health & Human Services High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Health & Human Services High School?
Health & Human Services High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Health & Human Services High School offer ?
Health & Human Services High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Health & Human Services High School part of?
Health & Human Services High School is part of Lawrence School District.
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