C Top 74%

Bourne High School

Grades 09-12 BOURNE, MA

Moved down 143 places from 2024 to 2025

#257 State Rank
B- District Grade
75 Waterhouse Road, BOURNE, MA 02532
Active Athletics 24 sports
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
304 Students
92.4% Attendance Rate
46.6 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

54% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 56% 56%
2024 67% 67%
2025 54% 54%

Mathematics

37% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 32% 32%
2024 49% 49%
2025 37% 37%

Science

32% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 28% 28%
2024 55% 55%
2025 32% 32%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts10 54%8%
2025Mathematics10 37%3%
2025Science10 32%3%
2024English Language Arts10 67%16%
2024Mathematics10 49%5%
2024Science10 55%12%
2023English Language Arts10 56%7%
2023Mathematics10 32%1%
2023Science10 28%5%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

304 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 81.6%
Hispanic 6.3%
Multiracial 5.9%
Black 3.6%
Asian 2%

Gender

47% Male
53% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.3%
Special Education 21.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 37.2%

Athletics Programs

24 sports programs with 890 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Basketball 37 athletes
  • Football 33 athletes
  • Softball 31 athletes
  • Baseball 30 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 28 athletes
  • Lacrosse 28 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 20 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 16 athletes
  • Golf 14 athletes
  • Volleyball 8 athletes
  • Cross Country 7 athletes
  • Tennis 2 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 254 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 191 athletes
  • Volleyball 41 athletes
  • Soccer 32 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 31 athletes
  • Softball 24 athletes
  • Baseball 19 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 12 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 12 athletes
  • Basketball 9 athletes
  • Tennis 8 athletes
  • Gymnastics 3 athletes

Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

3.3% Dropout Rate

Attendance

92.4% Attendance Rate
21% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

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Location

75 Waterhouse Road, BOURNE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bourne High School's grade rating?

Bourne High School has earned a grade of C, ranked #257 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 74% of Massachusetts High schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Bourne High School?

Approximately 304 students are enrolled at Bourne High School.

How does Bourne High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Bourne High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (54% proficient), Mathematics (37% proficient), Science (32% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does Bourne High School offer?

Bourne High School offers 24 athletic programs (12 boys' sports, 12 girls' sports) with approximately 890 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at Bourne High School?

Bourne High School has a strong 91.7% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Bourne High School?

Bourne High School has an attendance rate of 92.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Bourne High School part of?

Bourne High School is part of Bourne School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.