DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL

Duxbury High is a public high school that is part of the Duxbury school district, located in Duxbury, MA with about 1,053 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Duxbury High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Duxbury High School, located at 71 Alden Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts, is a prominent public secondary school known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. Serving the coastal community of Duxbury, the school is highly regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust extracurricular offerings, and a supportive environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic achievements, Duxbury High School is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution emphasizes the "whole student" approach, balancing academic pursuits with active participation in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the state, maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone of the Duxbury Public Schools system.

For more information, contact Duxbury High at (781) 934-7650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
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DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Duxbury, MA with about 1,053 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Duxbury
Total Students:
1,053
Teachers:
80.02
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,053 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.