Reading Memorial High School, overseen by the Reading Public School district, is a four-year high school serving the town of Reading, Massachusetts, United States, as its only public grade 9-12 school. The school had a student body of 1,269 as of 2016 and draws from Reading's Parker and Coolidge Middle Schools.
Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Reading Memorial High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,094 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reading Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Reading Memorial High School's student population of 1,094 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,094 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Reading Memorial High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reading Memorial High School is 0.27, 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
#43 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Reading School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Memorial High School's ranking?
Reading Memorial High School is ranked #43 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Reading Memorial High School often compared to?
Reading Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Reading High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Reading Memorial High School?
1,094 students attend Reading Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Reading Memorial High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reading Memorial High School?
Reading Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Reading Memorial High School offer ?
Reading Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reading Memorial High School part of?
Reading Memorial High School is part of Reading School District.
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