RALPH C MAHAR REGIONAL

Ralph C Mahar Regional is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ralph C Mahar school district, located in Orange, MA with about 641 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Ralph C Mahar Regional has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School, located in Orange, Massachusetts, serves as a public secondary institution providing education for students in grades 7 through 12. As a regional school district, it draws students from several surrounding communities, fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes academic preparation, career readiness, and personal development. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, arts, and technical education.

Beyond the classroom, Mahar Regional prides itself on cultivating a supportive school community through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s mission focuses on developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining a connection to the local community, Ralph C. Mahar Regional seeks to provide an inclusive and effective educational experience for all its students.

For more information, contact Ralph C Mahar Regional at (978) 544-2542 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364-0680
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RALPH C MAHAR REGIONAL is a public Title I school in Orange, MA with about 641 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ralph C Mahar
Total Students:
641
Teachers:
59.59
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 641 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH C MAHAR REGIONAL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.6%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.