Serving 1,756 students in grades 8-12, Barnstable High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Barnstable High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnstable High School is 0.64, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnstable High School?
The graduation rate of Barnstable High School is 85%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barnstable High School?
1,756 students attend Barnstable High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Barnstable High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstable High School?
Barnstable High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable High School offer ?
Barnstable High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnstable High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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