Ayer High School serves 334 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
9%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ayer School District
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayer High School?
The graduation rate of Ayer High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ayer High School?
334 students attend Ayer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ayer High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ayer High School offer ?
Ayer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ayer High School part of?
Ayer High School is part of Ayer School District.
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