Nantucket High
586 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
586
Total Students
49.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic | 213 |
| Black | 60 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White280 (47.8 %)
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Hispanic213 (36.3 %)
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Black60 (10.2 %)
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Two or More21 (3.6 %)
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Asian11 (1.9 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Nantucket |
| Phone: | (508)228-7280 |
| Website: | http://www.npsk.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 586 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 49.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
180
Grade 10
139
Grade 11
123
Grade 12
140
Ungraded
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 180 |
| Grade 10 | 139 |
| Grade 11 | 123 |
| Grade 12 | 140 |
| Ungraded | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 284 | 48.5% |
| Male | 302 | 51.5% |