Ralph C Mahar Regional

Ralph C Mahar
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
523 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
523
Total Students
57.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    430 (84.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Ralph C Mahar
Phone: (978)544-2542
Website: http://www.rcmahar.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 97
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 79
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio
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