NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

North Quincy High is a public high school that is part of the Quincy school district, located in Quincy, MA with about 1,220 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 88 teachers, North Quincy 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.

North Quincy High School (NQHS) is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Quincy, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Quincy Public Schools district, the school is known for its diverse student body and a robust academic environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level curricula, and specialized vocational programs to accommodate a variety of learning styles and post-graduation goals.

Beyond academics, North Quincy High is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and extensive extracurricular offerings. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which play a significant role in fostering student engagement and community involvement. Located centrally on Hancock Street, NQHS acts as a hub for the local community, leveraging its urban setting to provide students with diverse perspectives and opportunities for social and academic growth.

For more information, contact North Quincy High at (617) 984-8744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

316 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171
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NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Quincy, MA with about 1,220 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Quincy
Total Students:
1,220
Teachers:
88.41
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 1,220 students

Asian
57.2%
White
35.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
2.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.