D
Needs Improvement
44/100

North High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 140 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 28% · Math 18% proficient · 12th percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
C+
81% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
1,420
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%12/100reading 16th percentile, math 8th percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%40/10081% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−25 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−31 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate81% (−5 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%15%reading -42 pts, math -48 pts1st percentile (list)
Black37%22%reading -4 pts, math -15 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts16th percentile (list)
Asian50%30%reading -28 pts, math -52 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 140 Harrington Way
City Worcester
ZIP Code 01604
District 2513230
NCES School ID 251323002239
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01604

Understanding the community around North High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,823
Per Capita Income $36,543
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
High School or Higher 86.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $295,100
Median Rent $1,413
Owner-Occupied 42.2%
Renter-Occupied 57.8%
View full data for ZIP 01604 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 52.8%
Black 21.3%
White 16.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Races 3.9%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,420
Teachers (FTE) 99.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North High?
North High has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North High?
North High has 1,420 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does North High serve?
North High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North High receive per student?
North High receives $28,304 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North High in 01604 ▼
Avg Home Value
$430,385
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,174
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
57.8%

Other Schools in 01604

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026