NANTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL
Nantucket High is a public high school that is part of the Nantucket school district, located in Nantucket, MA with about 533 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Nantucket High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Nantucket High School, located at 10 Surfside Road on Nantucket Island, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the island’s unique, isolated community. As part of the Nantucket Public Schools district, the high school balances a traditional academic curriculum with the distinct logistical and cultural realities of living on a small, seasonal island. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere, often leveraging its geographic setting to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and local engagement that wouldn't be found in larger, mainland districts.
Beyond its core academic programs, Nantucket High School focuses on preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to mainland colleges or entering the local workforce. The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, integrating athletics, the arts, and community service into the student experience. By maintaining strong connections to the island’s historical and environmental context, the school strives to provide a robust learning environment that equips students with the skills necessary to navigate life both on and off the island.
For more information, contact Nantucket High at (508) 228-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
http://www.npsk.org
NANTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Nantucket, MA with about 533 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nantucket
- Total Students:
- 533
- Teachers:
- 46.97
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 533 students
- White
- 58.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.