Nipmuc Regional High School is a public high school in Upton, Massachusetts, United States, part of the Mendon-Upton Regional School District. Nipmuc Regional High School is located on a fifty-acre wooded lot in Upton, Massachusetts, in the Blackstone Valley region of the state.
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Nipmuc Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nipmuc Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nipmuc Regional High School's student population of 534 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres (20 ha)
School Rankings
Nipmuc Regional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nipmuc Regional High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nipmuc Regional High School's ranking?
Nipmuc Regional High School is ranked #246 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nipmuc Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Nipmuc Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nipmuc Regional High School?
534 students attend Nipmuc Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nipmuc Regional High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nipmuc Regional High School?
Nipmuc Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nipmuc Regional High School offer ?
Nipmuc Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nipmuc Regional High School part of?
Nipmuc Regional High School is part of Mendon-Upton School District.
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