Ayer Shirley Regional High School

www.asrsd.org

417 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ayer Shirley Regional High School (ASRHS) is a public secondary institution located in Ayer, Massachusetts, serving students from the towns of Ayer and Shirley. The school is part of the Ayer Shirley Regional School District and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

The institution places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, utilizing its relatively small size to build meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and families. In addition to core academic subjects, ASRHS provides various pathways for student growth, including athletics, arts programs, and vocational opportunities. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on social-emotional learning, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

417

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	65
Black	37
Asian	14
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
286 (68.6%)
Hispanic
65 (15.6%)
Black
37 (8.9%)
Asian
14 (3.4%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ayer Shirley School District
Phone:	(978)772-8600
Website:	http://www.asrsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 118