Whitman-Hanson Regional High School is a public high school located in Hanson, Massachusetts, United States. The school serves students in grades 9-12 from the towns of Whitman, Massachusetts and Hanson, Massachusetts. It is part of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District.
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Whitman Hanson Regional ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitman Hanson Regional's student population of 1,039 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,039 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitman Hanson Regional ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Hanson Regional is 0.38, 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
#648 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Hanson Regional's ranking?
Whitman Hanson Regional is ranked #648 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Whitman Hanson Regional often compared to?
Whitman Hanson Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater-raynham Regional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitman Hanson Regional?
The graduation rate of Whitman Hanson Regional is 93%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitman Hanson Regional?
1,039 students attend Whitman Hanson Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Whitman Hanson Regional students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 Whitman Hanson Regional?
Whitman Hanson Regional has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitman Hanson Regional offer ?
Whitman Hanson Regional offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitman Hanson Regional part of?
Whitman Hanson Regional is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.
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