B Top 44%

Nantucket High School

Grades 09-12 NANTUCKET, MA

Moved up 20 places from 2024 to 2025

#153 State Rank
C+ District Grade
10 Surfside Road, NANTUCKET, MA 02554
High Grad Rate 96.7% Active Athletics 25 sports Diverse
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
550 Students
90.9% Attendance Rate
55.8 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

64% Meeting or exceeding expectations

11% exceeding expectations

2023 61% 61%
2024 68% 68%
2025 64% 64%

Mathematics

37% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5% exceeding expectations

2023 49% 49%
2024 50% 50%
2025 37% 37%

Science

45% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 56% 56%
2024 55% 55%
2025 45% 45%
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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 64%11%
2025Mathematics10 37%5%
2025Science10 45%8%
2024English Language Arts10 68%19%
2024Mathematics10 50%11%
2024Science10 55%14%
2023English Language Arts10 61%18%
2023Mathematics10 49%3%
2023Science10 56%16%

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

550 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 42.7%
Hispanic 40%
Black 10.5%
Multiracial 5.1%
Asian 1.6%

Gender

50.4% Male
49.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 12.4%
Special Education 14.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 28%

Athletics Programs

25 sports programs with 1,090 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 67 athletes
  • Softball 47 athletes
  • Basketball 45 athletes
  • Baseball 32 athletes
  • Golf 26 athletes
  • Lacrosse 22 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 19 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 15 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 10 athletes
  • Cross Country 9 athletes
  • Tennis 8 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 300 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 245 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 40 athletes
  • Cross Country 32 athletes
  • Volleyball 31 athletes
  • Soccer 31 athletes
  • Baseball 25 athletes
  • Softball 20 athletes
  • Winter Swim/Dive 17 athletes
  • Gymnastics 17 athletes
  • Tennis 17 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 12 athletes
  • Football 2 athletes
  • Field Hockey 1 athletes

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

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

3.3% Dropout Rate

Attendance

90.9% Attendance Rate
30.9% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

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Location

10 Surfside Road, NANTUCKET, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nantucket High School's grade rating?

Nantucket High School has earned a grade of B, ranked #153 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 44% 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 Nantucket High School?

Approximately 550 students are enrolled at Nantucket High School.

How does Nantucket High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Nantucket High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (64% proficient), Mathematics (37% proficient), Science (45% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does Nantucket High School offer?

Nantucket High School offers 25 athletic programs (11 boys' sports, 14 girls' sports) with approximately 1,090 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at Nantucket High School?

Nantucket High School has a excellent 96.7% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Nantucket High School?

Nantucket High School has an attendance rate of 90.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Nantucket High School part of?

Nantucket High School is part of Nantucket 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.