Tyngsborough High School is a high school at 36 Norris Road in Tyngsborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has approximately 484 students as of 2019, and is part of the Tyngsborough school district.
Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Tyngsborough High School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (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 27% 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: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyngsborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tyngsborough High School's student population of 420 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Tyngsborough High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyngsborough High School is 0.45, 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
#388 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyngsborough High School's ranking?
Tyngsborough High School is ranked #388 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tyngsborough High School often compared to?
Tyngsborough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelmsford High School, Innovation Academy Charter 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyngsborough High School?
The graduation rate of Tyngsborough High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tyngsborough High School?
420 students attend Tyngsborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tyngsborough High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyngsborough High School?
Tyngsborough High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tyngsborough High School offer ?
Tyngsborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tyngsborough High School part of?
Tyngsborough High School is part of Tyngsborough School District.
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