DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Doherty Memorial High is a public high school that is part of the Worcester school district, located in Worcester, MA with about 1,559 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, Doherty Memorial High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Doherty Memorial High School, located at 299 Highland Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, serves as one of the city's prominent public secondary institutions. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Doherty is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a rigorous learning culture that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Doherty Memorial High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and various arts and interest-based clubs. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement, reflecting the broader values of the Worcester public school system. For families and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at http://doherty.worcesterschools.org, which serves as a hub for updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and news about campus events.
For more information, contact Doherty Memorial High at (508) 799-3270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Worcester, MA with about 1,559 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worcester
- Total Students:
- 1,559
- Teachers:
- 101.35
- 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 1,559 students
- White
- 41.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.6%
- Black or African American
- 16.2%
- Asian
- 7.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.