Quincy High in Quincy, MA | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

1,514

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

118.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

365

Quincy High: 1,514 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

12.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,462
Teachers (FTE): 120.73
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about Quincy High

Quincy High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Quincy. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Quincy. NCES reports 1,514 students for 2024–25.

Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.1%) and Asian (22.7%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Quincy High

1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 118.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7%
Students with disabilities: 20.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 10.5
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White40.1%
Hispanic15.1%
Black14.9%
Asian22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Multiracial5.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

21 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Quincy High

High · Grades 09–12

1,520 reported students

Central Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

671 reported students

Atlantic Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

601 reported students

Lincoln-Hancock Community School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

565 reported students

Clifford H Marshall Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

535 reported students

South West Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

449 reported students

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Public schools near Quincy High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
North Quincy High High · Quincy	09–12	1,520	2.2 mi
Braintree High High · Braintree	09–12	1,694	3.6 mi
TechBoston Academy High · Boston	07–12	850	4.4 mi
Milton High High · Milton	09–12	1,083	4.4 mi
Community Academy of Science and Health High · Boston	09–12	398	4.5 mi
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy High · Boston	09–12	490	4.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Quincy High

What grades does Quincy High serve?

Quincy High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Quincy.

How many students attend Quincy High?

Quincy High reported 1,514 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,462 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Quincy High?

The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 1,514 students and 118.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Quincy High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Quincy High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Quincy attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Quincy High in?

Quincy High is part of Quincy, based in Quincy, MA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Quincy High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Quincy High (2.2 mi), Braintree High (3.6 mi), TechBoston Academy (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.