Shrewsbury High School

schools.shrewsburyma.gov/high

1,823 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shrewsbury Senior High School, located at 64 Holden Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As the sole high school for the Shrewsbury Public Schools district, it serves as a central hub for the community’s academic and extracurricular life. The school is known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, which offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Shrewsbury High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus hosts a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive arts, music departments, and various student-led clubs. With a commitment to innovation and student well-being, the school integrates modern technology into its classrooms and maintains a focus on social-emotional learning, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to engage with their local and broader communities.

1,823

Total Students

124.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shrewsbury High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	180
Black	70
Asian	546
Two or More	84
American Indian	6

White
936 (51.4 %)
Asian
546 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
180 (9.9 %)
Two or More
84 (4.6 %)
Black
70 (3.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

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:	Shrewsbury
Phone:	(508)841-8800
Website:	http://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/high
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 486

Grade 10 452

Grade 11 430

Grade 12 453

Ungraded 2