Barnstable High

www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Domain/8

1,652 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Barnstable High School, located in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the town of Barnstable. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which aim to foster a well-rounded and inclusive campus community.

The institution emphasizes academic rigor and student growth, supported by a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized vocational or elective programs. As the hub of the community's educational landscape, Barnstable High maintains a strong focus on preparing its diverse student body for the challenges of the 21st century. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, the school strives to instill a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning within the Cape Cod region.

1,652

Total Students

155.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnstable High
Demographic	Student Count
White	794
Hispanic	542
Black	180
Asian	31
Two or More	84
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
794 (48.3%)
Hispanic
542 (32.9%)
Black
180 (10.9%)
Two or More
84 (5.1%)
Asian
31 (1.9%)
American Indian
11 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Barnstable
Phone:	(508)790-6445
Website:	http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/Domain/8
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	155.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 8 329

Grade 9 317

Grade 10 330

Grade 11 334

Grade 12 332

Ungraded 10