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.
586
Total Students
49.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nantucket High
Demographic Student Count
White280
Hispanic213
Black60
Asian11
Two or More21
American Indian1
  • White
    280 (47.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    213 (36.3 %)
  • Black
    60 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nantucket High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9180
Grade 10139
Grade 11123
Grade 12140
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nantucket High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28448.5%
Male30251.5%