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2014 Massachusetts School Report Card Overview
NORWOOD HIGH (02200505)
Norwood Public School District (02200000) 245 Nichols Street PO Box 67, Norwood, MA 02062
Hugh Galligan, Principal Phone: 781.769.2333
Grades Served: 09,10,11,12 Website: http://https://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/nhs

Report cards help parents/guardians and the general public see where schools and districts are succeeding and where there is still work to do. This report card overview answers important questions about our school's performance. For the full report card containing additional data contact the school's principal or visit the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s website at http://profiles.doe.mass.edu. For more information about report card data, visit our Profiles Help page.



How is our school doing overall?
Accountability and assistance levels
Our school
Level1
Meeting gap narrowing goals
Our district
Level2
One or more schools in the district classified into Level 2

Most schools are assigned a level from 1-5, with those meeting their proficiency gap-narrowing goals in Level 1 and the lowest performing in Levels 4 and 5. A district is typically assigned a level based on the level of its lowest performing school. Placing schools and districts into levels helps districts know which schools need more support, and helps the state know which districts need the most assistance.

School percentile

School percentiles (1-99) indicate how a school is performing overall compared to other schools that serve the same or similar grades. Our school's percentile is below.

Percentile
Lowest performingHighest performing

Overall progress in narrowing gaps

Massachusetts aims to reduce proficiency gaps by half between 2011 and 2017.

All studentsMet Target
High needs studentsMet Target
Low income studentsMet Target
Students with disabilities
English language learners & former ELLs



How does our school's achievement over time compare to the district and the state?

Percentage of students scoring proficient or above on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), 2011-2014.

English language artsMathematicsScience
2011201220132014
2011201220132014
2011201220132014
Our school
%92929294
82818585
65686580
High Schools in our district
%92929294
81788486
65686480
High Schools in MA
%85899290
78798079
67707271


How does our school's growth compare to the district and the state?

Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) measure gains in student achievement from year to year. SGPs between 40 and 60 represent moderate growth. Our school's median SGPs for 2014 are below. (Note: Growth values are truncated.)

English language artsMathematics
Lower growthHigher growth
15099
Lower growthHigher growth
15099
Our school   50.0    53.0
High Schools in our district  52.0  47.0
High Schools in MA  50.0  50.0


How does our school's enrollment compare to the district and the state?

Total enrollment
Our school
Our district
Our state
1,0373,471955,739
Our
school
High Schools in our districtHigh Schools in MA
By high needs population
#

%
#

%
#

%
Low income students
322 31.1
322 31.1
91,924 35.3
Students with disabilities
16115.5
161 15.5
41,929 16.1
English language learners
20 1.9
20 1.9
13,354 5.1


How do our school's teachers and classrooms compare to the district and the state?

General information
Our
school

High Schools in our district
High Schools in MA
Teachers (#)
78.8
78.8
20,122.7
Core academic classes taught by highly qualified teachers (%)
100.0
100.0
96.9
Average class size (#)
13.7
13.7
15.9
Student : teacher ratio
13.2 to 1
13.2 to 1
12.9 to 1

How is our school doing on other important measures?

Attendance
Our
school

High Schools in our district
High Schools in MA
Attendance rate (%)
94.3
94.3
93.6
Average days absent per student (#)
9.6
9.6
11.0
Discipline



2014 In-school suspension rate (%)
0.0
0.0
4.3
2014 Out-of-school suspension rate (%)
4.1
4.1
6.6
High school completion
Our school
Our district
Our state
2012 5-year graduation rate (%)
93.1
91.6
87.5
2013 4-year graduation rate (%)
93.5
92.3
85.0
2013 annual dropout rate (%)
1.7
1.8
2.2
2012 graduates attending institutions of higher education* (%)
81.8
80.8
75.6
2014 12th graders taking 1+ Advanced Placement courses (%)
37.8
37.8
35.6
2014 Advanced Placement tests with scores of 3 or higher (%)
77.3
77.3
68.4
2014 SAT average score - Reading
502
502
508
2014 SAT average score - Writing
491
491
499
2014 SAT average score - Math
508
508
523
2013 MassCore** - Completing a rigorous course of study (%)
100.0
100.0
70.2
*Postsecondary enrollment data includes any student enrolling in an institution of higher education within 16 months of earning a high school diploma
**MassCore: 4 years of English & math, 3 years of history & lab-based science, 2 years of a foreign language, 1 year of arts & 5 additional "core" courses

What else should you know about our school?
Norwood High School is a community school tucked away in a beautiful suburban neighborhood, in contrast to the busy commercial activity on nearby route 1. The town is transforming to take the shape and face of our global community and culture, much like the rest of the United States. Similar to the spirit of the town, Norwood High School prides itself on its commitment to being a caring and inclusive environment, welcoming students and families from diverse backgrounds into the community.

Norwood High School provides students with the opportunity for a competitive academic program for those seeking post-secondary education, as well as a strong network of supports for students developing their performance and potential. Norwood High School offers courses at the AP level, and administers the PSAT exam for underclassmen. NHS students compete in statewide mock debates and model congress, as well as regional spelling bees and math team meets. Over 85% of NHS graduates attend 4 year schools or enroll in continuing education programs after high school.

The student body is actively engaged in a variety of activities, athletic and artistic endeavors. Norwood High School hosts award winning drama and music programs, as well as state champion athletic programs. There are a variety of student activities that capture the interests of different affinity groups, which both build and expand on the bonds formed by the community.
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