Ashland High Ranked #46 in Commonwealth

ASHLAND – For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ashland High among the top 50 high schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Last year Ashland High was ranked #46 in Massachusetts and again this year, Ashland is #46.

Ashland was ranked 1,056 nationally, up from 1,052 in 2021.

The high school has a 14-1 student-teacher ratio, with 805 students, according to the magazine. That is down from 15 to 1 last year.

“Ashland High is ranked 46th within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Ashland High is 55%. The total minority enrollment is 32% ,” wrote US News & World Report.

Minority students increased from 28% to 32%.

The magazine said “schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.”

Boston Latin was ranked #1 on the list in Massachusetts and the Advanced Math & Science Charter School in Marlborough was ranked #2 on the list – up from 3 last year.

Lexington High is the highest ranked – non testing public high school – at fourth.