NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Norwell High is a public high school that is part of the Norwell school district, located in Norwell, MA with about 695 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Norwell 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.

Norwell High School, located at 18 South Street in Norwell, Massachusetts, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Norwell Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for maintaining a strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, preparing its students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school offers a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, comprehensive arts and humanities programs, and competitive athletic teams. Beyond the classroom, Norwell High promotes a culture of student leadership and civic responsibility through numerous clubs, organizations, and community service initiatives. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to the "whole student," the school serves as a cornerstone of the Norwell community, dedicated to academic excellence and personal development.

For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff, or district news, you can visit their official website at [http://www.norwellschools.org](http://www.norwellschools.org).

For more information, contact Norwell High at (781) 659-8810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
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NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Norwell, MA with about 695 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Norwell
Total Students:
695
Teachers:
51.85
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 695 students

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

White
93.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.