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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

GoLocalWorcester News Team

GoLocalWorcester has released its fourth Annual Top High Schools in Massachusetts based on a propriety ranking of test scores and school data for the definitive look at secondary schools in the Commonwealth -- and for the second year in a row, top honors went to Weston High School.

GoLocal spoke with four of the top ten high schools in Massachusetts to gain valuable insight about the keys to their success. All of the schools looked to the future, offering their thoughts on what they do best to prepare their students.

In a state full of academic rigor, being labeled one of the top high schools in the state of Massachusetts is no easy task, requiring students, faculty, administration, and the community to work together.

SEE SLIDES BELOW: Top High Schools in MA 2015 - #100 to #51

In Central Massachusetts, 13 schools made the top 100. Of those 13, only one school is located in Worcester - the Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science.

Related Slideshow: MA’s Top 100 High Schools 2015- #100 to #51

#100 Nipmuc Regional High

Upton, MA

2014 Rank: #134

Enrolment: 627

Mascot: Warrior

Claim to Fame: Aerosmith played its first gig at Nipmuc Regional high on November 6, 1970.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.2% (+0.7%)

District spending per pupil: $11,900

Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

#99 Somerset Berkley Regional HS

Somerest, MA

2014 Rank: #88

Enrolment: 925

Mascot: Raiders

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Gerald Peter Remy (Aka Jerry Remy) who played second base for the Boston Red Sox and is a current NESN announcer: a position he has held for nearly three decades.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.7% (-1.4%)

District spending per pupil: $12,970

Student-teacher ratio: 11.2:1

#98 Shawsheen Valley Vocational Tech

Billerica, MA

2014 Rank: #83

Enrolment: 1,368

Mascot: Rams

Claim to Fame: This school offers 21 vocational career pathways to its students.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 97.3% (-0.9%)

District spending per pupil: $18,376

Student-teacher ratio: 10.6:1

#97 Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter

Hyde Park, MA

2014 Rank: #91

Enrolment: 213

Mascot: Dragons

Claim to Fame: Despite its small student body, Academy of the Pacific Rim sent students to Smith College, Hamilton College, Boston College, and Brandeis University in 2013.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 85.3% (-7.3%)

District spending per pupil: $17,598

Student-teacher ratio: 12.2:1

#96 Milton High

Milton, MA

2014 Rank: #120

Enrolment: 973

Mascot: Wildcats

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Rich Hill, who was a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox from 2010 to 2012.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.2% (0%)

District spending per pupil: $12,992

Student-teacher ratio: 13.3:1

#95 North Central Charter Essential

Fitchburg, MA

2014 Rank: #197

Enrolment: 217

Mascot: N/A

Claim to Fame: Students from over 30 cities and towns in central Massachusetts are eligible to enroll at North Central Charter Essential.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 78% (-8.3%)

District spending per pupil: $13,569

Student-teacher ratio: 9.4:1

#94 Georgetown Middle/High

Georgetown, MA

2014 Rank: #78

Enrolment: 404

Mascot: Royal Lancer

Claim to Fame: The class of 2014 will enroll at Ivy League schools, premier liberal arts schools, and others.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.5% (-2.4%)

District spending per pupil: $11,056

Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

#93 Wakefield Memorial High

Wakefield, MA

2014 Rank: #118

Enrolment: 1,030

Mascot: Warriors

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Scott Brown, a former Massachusetts Senator.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94% (-0.1%)

District spending per pupil: $12,418

Student-teacher ratio: 13.4:1

#92 Pentucket Regional Sr High

West Newbury, MA

2014 Rank: #100

Enrolment: 765

Mascot: Sachems

Claim to Fame: Every year Pentucket and Triton Regional High School play football against each other on Thanksgiving Day.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.2% (+1.5%)

District spending per pupil: $12,327

Student-teacher ratio: 12.6:1

#91 Reading Memorial High

Reading, MA

2014 Rank: #90

Enrolment: 1,251

Mascot: Rockets

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Brad Whitford (Rythm guitarist for Aerosmith), Mark Erelli (Folk musician), and Mark Feeney (Pulitzer prize winning author).

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.2% (-0.4%)

District spending per pupil: $11,281

Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

#90 Shrewbury Senior High

Shrewsbury, MA

2014 Rank: #117

Enrolment: 1,684

Mascot: Colonial

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Shawn Loiseau, who played linebacker in the NFL.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.9% (+0.2%)

District spending per pupil: $11,612

Student-teacher ratio: 14.8:1

#89 Boston Latin Academy

Boston, MA

2014 Rank: #66

Enrolment: 1,174

Mascot: Dragon

Claim to Fame: Boston Latin has the oldest continuous high school football rivalry in the U.S., which started back in 1887 against English High School.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 92.1% (+1.5%)

District spending per pupil: $17,598

Student-teacher ratio: 17.7:1

#88 Franklin High School

Franklin, MA

2014 Rank: #116

Enrollment: 1,698

Mascot: Panthers

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Peter Laviolette, the current coach of the Nashville Predators.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 97.2% (+12.5%)

District spending per pupil: $11,131

Student-teacher ratio: 14.5:1

#87 Lunenburg High School

Lunenburg, MA

2014 Rank: #104

Enrollment: 427

Mascot: Blue Knights

Claim to Fame: Gordon Edes, a sportswriter for The Boston Globe, is a member of the class of 1972.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 98.2% (+1.4%)

District spending per pupil: $12,027

Student-teacher ratio: 12.4:1

#86 Foxborough High School

Foxborough, MA

2014 Rank: #61

Enrollment: 855

Mascot: Warriors

Claim to Fame: Advanced Placement courses are offered in English Language and Literature, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C, French, Spanish, Psychology, Studio Art, U.S. History, U.S. Government & Politics, and European History.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 93.9% (-3.3%)

District spending per pupil: $13,775

Student-teacher ratio: 12.7:1

#85 Dedham High School

Dedham, MA

2014 Rank: #113

Enrollment: 700

Mascot: Marauders

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Leon Edney, retired Vice Chief of Naval Operations for the U.S. Navy.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.1% (+3.5%)

District spending per pupil: $16,434

Student-teacher ratio: 10.7:1

#84 Natick High School

Natick, MA

2014 Rank: #72

Enrollment: 1,493

Mascot: Red Hawks

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Doug Flutie, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL star.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.5% (+0.2%)

District spending per pupil: $13,511

Student-teacher ratio: 14.7:1

#83 Wahconah Regional High School

Dalton, MA

2014 Rank: #92

Enrollment: 543

Mascot: Warrior

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Jeff Reardon, who at one time held the MLB record for saves.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.2% (+6.1%)

District spending per pupil: $14,143

Student-teacher ratio: 12.1:1

#82 Wilmington High School

Dalton, MA

2014 Rank: #115

Enrollment: 930

Mascot: Wildcat

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Jason Bere, who pitched in the MLB for 11 seasons.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.5% (+1.1%)

District spending per pupil: $14,049

Student-teacher ratio: 12.1:1

#81 Chelmsford High School

North Chelmsford, MA

2014 Rank: #109

Enrollment: 1,577

Mascot: Lions

Claim to Fame: The school is based on a three-house system. The houses are all named after Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and John Greenleaf Whittier, three famous New England writers.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.8% (+0.1%)

District spending per pupil: $12,158

Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

#80 Minuteman Regional Vocational

Lexington, MA

2014 Rank: #55

Enrollment: 673

Mascot: Mustangs

Claim to Fame: The school offers 20 vocational specialties to its students, ranging from biotechnology to plumbing.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 86.5% (+5.4%)

District spending per pupil: $26,245

Student-teacher ratio: 8.5:1

#79 Mansfield High School

Mansfield, MA

2014 Rank: #130

Enrollment: 1,337

Mascot: Hornets

Claim to Fame: The Mansfield football team has won the State Championship seven times, with the last victory occuring in 2013.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.7% (+1.9%)

District spending per pupil: $12,101

Student-teacher ratio: 13.9:1

#78 Watertown High School

Watertown, MA

2014 Rank: #129

Enrollment: 693

Mascot: Raiders

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Eliza Dushku, who has starred in Tru Calling and True Lies.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 89.2% (+3.9%)

District spending per pupil: $17,279

Student-teacher ratio: 10.9:1

#77 Mystic Valley Regional Charter

Malden, MA

2014 Rank: #106

Enrollment: 396

Mascot: Raiders

Claim to Fame: 95% of the class of 2014 will be enrolling in a four-year college in the fall.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.3% (+0.1%)

District spending per pupil: $12,792

Student-teacher ratio: 14.1:1

#76 North Reading High School

North Reading, MA

2014 Rank: #49

Enrollment: 792

Mascot: Hornet

Claim to Fame: North Reading spent 2014 on a brand new building (pictured).

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.8% (+2.6%)

District spending per pupil: $13,471

Student-teacher ratio: 12.2:1

#75 Ashland High School

Ashland, MA

2014 Rank: #101

Enrollment: 719

Mascot: Clockers

Claim to Fame: Ashland High School boasts a safe, supportive learning environment by empowering individuals to be respectful, responsible and active partners as they develop lifelong learning skills.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.9% (+2%)

District spending per pupil: $12,677

Student-teacher ratio: 13.6:1

#74 Innovation Academy Charter School

Tyngsboro, MA

2014 Rank: #67

Enrollment: 361

Mascot: Red-Tailed Hawks

Claim to Fame: All seniors work on a year-long independent Senior Project.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 92.3% (-1.6%)

District spending per pupil: $12,086

Student-teacher ratio: 11.4:1

#73 Tahanto Regional High

Boylston, MA

2014 Rank: #80

Enrollment: 297

Mascot: Stags

Claim to Fame: Students, teachers, and faculty now enjoy a $32.2M building that opened in 2013.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 94.2% (+7.3%)

District spending per pupil: $11,644

Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

#72 Masconomet Regional High School

Topsfield, MA

2014 Rank: #79

Enrollment: 1,313

Mascot: Chieftains

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Chris Kreider, a forward for the New York Rangers.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 99.4% (+0.7%)

District spending per pupil: $13,374

Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

#71 Littleton High School

Littleton, MA

2014 Rank: #46

Enrollment: 445

Mascot: Tigers

Claim to Fame: Their football team went undefeated and took home the Division VI State Championship in 2013.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 93.1% (+1.8%)

District spending per pupil: $12,719

Student-teacher ratio: 14.8:1

#70 Lynnfield High School

Lynnfield, MA

2014 Rank: #75

Enrollment: 632

Mascot: Pioneer

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Richard Tisei, who was the Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate from 2007 to 2011.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.3% (-4.1%)

District spending per pupil: $12,615

Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

#69 Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Cambridge, MA

2014 Rank: #23

Enrollment: 318

Mascot: Wizards

Claim to Fame: 11th and 12th graders partake in the College Institute program, which is the school's ways of familiarizing students with college coursework.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 85% (+1.5%)

District spending per pupil: $27,474

Student-teacher ratio: 13.1:1

#68 Canton High School

Canton, MA

2014 Rank: #86

Enrollment: 913

Mascot: Bulldogs

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Bill Burr, an esteemed stand-up comedian.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.6% (+2.9%)

District spending per pupil: $13,379

Student-teacher ratio: 12.5:1

#67 Groton Dunstable Regional High

Groton, MA

2015 Rank: #62

Enrollment: 867

Mascot: Crusaders

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Dan Shaughnessy, a sports columnist for The Boston Globe.

2014 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 99% (+2%)

District spending per pupil: $12,849

Student-teacher ratio: 15.5:1

#66 Burlington High School

Burlington, MA

2014 Rank: #74

Enrollment: 1,123

Mascot: Red Devils

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Amy Poehler, star of Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 92.7% (-2.8%)

District spending per pupil: $16,643

Student-teacher ratio: 12.1:1

#65 Smith Academy

Hatfield, MA

2014 Rank: #57

Enrollment: 130

Mascot: Falcon

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Judy Strong, who won a bronze medal in field hockey at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.8% (+5.1%)

District spending per pupil: $12,977

Student-teacher ratio: 9.4:1

#64 Hampshire Regional High School

Westhampton, MA

2014 Rank: #69

Enrollment: 488

Mascot: Raiders

Claim to Fame: Their softball team took home the Divsion II title in 2015.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.1% (+2%)

District spending per pupil: $14,819

Student-teacher ratio: 11.4:1

#63 Tantasqua Regional High School

Fiskdale, MA

2014 Rank: #63

Enrollment: 770

Mascot: Warrior

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Joel Crouse (Country Singer) and James Lynch (Guitarist for the Dropkick Murphys).

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 91.7% (-3.2%)

District spending per pupil: $12,403

Student-teacher ratio: 9.6:1

#62 Boston Collegiate Charter School

Dorchester, MA

2014 Rank: #41

Enrollment: 296

Mascot: Hurricanes

Claim to Fame: Members of the class of 2014 will be heading off to Wellesley College, Smith College, Dartmouth College, and others in the fall.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 77.8% (+1.1%)

District spending per pupil: $17,598

Student-teacher ratio: 11.7:1

#61 Newburyport High School

Newburyport, MA

2014 Rank: #52

Enrollment: 784

Mascot: Clipper Ship

Claim to Fame: The building this school occupies was built in 1831 and still contains much of the original architecture.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.3% (+1.1%)

District spending per pupil: $13,428

Student-teacher ratio: 13.1:1

#60 Framingham High School

Framingham, MA

2014 Rank: #58

Enrollment: 1,995

Mascot: Flying Eagle

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include David Blatt, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 86.7% (0%)

District spending per pupil: $16,515

Student-teacher ratio: 11.5:1

#59 Pioneer Valley Regional School

Northfield, MA

2014 Rank: #103

Enrollment: 301

Mascot: Black Panther

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Aaron Lewis, founding member of the rock group Staind.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 90.4% (+0.7%)

District spending per pupil: $17,077

Student-teacher ratio: 10.5:1

#58 Monument Mt. Regional High School

Great Barrington, MA

2014 Rank: #51

Enrollment: 552

Mascot: Spartans

Claim to Fame: Students work on a site called "The Maroon Tribune", posting school news, sports stories, and more.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.5% (+3.5%)

District spending per pupil: $16,106

Student-teacher ratio: 11.9:1

#57 Frontier Regional High School

South Deerfield, MA

2014 Rank: #37

Enrollment: 377

Mascot: Mohawk

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Mark Chmura (class of 1987), who played football at Boston College and later for the Green Bay Packers.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 91.9% (-1%)

District spending per pupil: $16,786

Student-teacher ratio: 11.3:1

#56 Salem Academy Charter School

Shetland Park, MA

2014 Rank: #93

Enrollment: 187

Mascot: Navigators

Claim to Fame: This school is based on a REACH motto, which stands for responsible, empathetic, assertive, cooperative, and honest.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 88.6% (+0.9%)

District spending per pupil: $14,837

Student-teacher ratio: 8.7:1

#55 Belmont High School

Belmont, MA

2014 Rank: #45

Enrollment: 1,236

Mascot: Marauder

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Emily Cook, who has competed in three Olympic games for skiing.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 96.3% (-2.1%)

District spending per pupil: $12,659

Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

#54 Andover High

Andover, MA

2014 Rank: #40

Enrollment: 1,760

Mascot: Golden Warriors

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Michael Chiklis (actor), Jay Leno (comedian), Rob Oppenheim (professional golfer), and Ryan Hanigan (professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox).

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 95.7% (-0.9%)

District spending per pupil: $14,377

Student-teacher ratio: 14.8:1

#53 Mt. Everett Regional

Sheffield, MA

2014 Rank: #71

Enrollment: 223

Mascot: Eagle

Claim to Fame: Students may take courses at Simon's Rock College and at Berkshire Community College.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 90.6% (-2.8%)

District spending per pupil: $17,100

Student-teacher ratio: 8.4:1

#52 Rockport High

Rockport, MA

2014 Rank: #43

Enrollment: 304

Mascot: Viking

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Paula Cole, singer and songwriter known for the hit single "Where have all the cowboys gone?" and Andrew Stanton a screenplay actor for Disney's Pixar.

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 97.1% (+6.7%)

District spending per pupil: $15,877

Student-teacher ratio: 10.8:1

#51 Algonquin Regional High

Northborough, MA

2014 Rank: #33

Enrollment: 1,452

Mascot: The Tomahawk (T-Hawk)

Claim to Fame: Famous alumni include Mark "The Bird" Fidrych (former MLB pitcher), Ryan Gallant (professional skateboarder), Nathaniel Raymond (human rights investigator and anti-torture advocate), and Mike Sherman (former head coach of the Green Bay Packers), and current offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins).

2015 performance at a glance

Graduation rate: 97.1% (-0.4%)

District spending per pupil: $12,929

Student-teacher ratio: 13.7:1

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