Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, Blackstone Valley ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Blackstone Valley ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Valley is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackstone Valley?
The graduation rate of Blackstone Valley is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley?
1,230 students attend Blackstone Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Blackstone Valley students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley?
Blackstone Valley has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blackstone Valley offer ?
Blackstone Valley offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackstone Valley part of?
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