A Top 19%

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Grades 09-12 WEST NEWBURY, MA

Rank unchanged from 2024 to 2025

#68 State Rank
B+ District Grade
24 Main Street, WEST NEWBURY, MA 01985
High Grad Rate 98.6% Active Athletics 29 sports
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
565 Students
94.1% Attendance Rate
64.8 Composite Score

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

74% Meeting or exceeding expectations

15% exceeding expectations

2023 77% 77%
2024 76% 76%
2025 74% 74%

Mathematics

60% Meeting or exceeding expectations

15% exceeding expectations

2023 61% 61%
2024 62% 62%
2025 60% 60%

Science

64% Meeting or exceeding expectations

13% exceeding expectations

2023 56% 56%
2024 64% 64%
2025 64% 64%
View published results by year and grade
Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts10 74%15%
2025Mathematics10 60%15%
2025Science10 64%13%
2024English Language Arts10 76%20%
2024Mathematics10 62%12%
2024Science10 64%3%
2023English Language Arts10 77%19%
2023Mathematics10 61%13%
2023Science10 56%10%

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

565 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 89.2%
Hispanic 7.1%
Multiracial 2.3%
Asian 1.1%

Gender

51.9% Male
48.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 0.5%
Special Education 16.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 14%

Athletics Programs

29 sports programs with 1,514 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 55 athletes
  • Volleyball 54 athletes
  • Softball 44 athletes
  • Baseball 42 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 40 athletes
  • Lacrosse 37 athletes
  • Wrestling 36 athletes
  • Basketball 34 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 25 athletes
  • Cross Country 24 athletes
  • Golf 19 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 17 athletes
  • Tennis 5 athletes
  • Ski-Nordic 2 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 434 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 323 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 46 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 40 athletes
  • Cross Country 37 athletes
  • Soccer 36 athletes
  • Volleyball 29 athletes
  • Baseball 26 athletes
  • Softball 26 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 24 athletes
  • Basketball 19 athletes
  • Tennis 18 athletes
  • Ski-Alpine 9 athletes
  • Gymnastics 7 athletes
  • Winter Swim/Dive 6 athletes

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

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

1.4% Dropout Rate

Attendance

94.1% Attendance Rate
13.2% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

MassCore is Massachusetts' recommended college-ready curriculum.

Staffing

Location

24 Main Street, WEST NEWBURY, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pentucket Regional Senior High School's grade rating?

Pentucket Regional Senior High School has earned a grade of A, ranked #68 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 19% 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 Pentucket Regional Senior High School?

Approximately 565 students are enrolled at Pentucket Regional Senior High School.

How does Pentucket Regional Senior High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Pentucket Regional Senior High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (74% proficient), Mathematics (60% proficient), Science (64% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does Pentucket Regional Senior High School offer?

Pentucket Regional Senior High School offers 29 athletic programs (14 boys' sports, 15 girls' sports) with approximately 1,514 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at Pentucket Regional Senior High School?

Pentucket Regional Senior High School has a excellent 98.6% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Pentucket Regional Senior High School?

Pentucket Regional Senior High School has an attendance rate of 94.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Pentucket Regional Senior High School part of?

Pentucket Regional Senior High School is part of Pentucket 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.