LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Leicester High is a public high school that is part of the Leicester school district, located in Leicester, MA with about 461 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 35 teachers, Leicester 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.

Leicester High School, located at 174 Paxton Street in Leicester, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the town of Leicester. As part of the Leicester Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic disciplines with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic offerings, Leicester High School plays a significant role in the local community by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. These programs are designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and well-rounded interests outside of the classroom. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact, and district updates, you can visit their official website at http://www.leicester.k12.ma.us.

For more information, contact Leicester High at (508) 892-7030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
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LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Leicester, MA with about 461 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Leicester
Total Students:
461
Teachers:
35.45
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 461 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
2.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.