Norton High

www.norton.k12.ma.us

685 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Norton High School is a public secondary institution located at 66 West Main Street in Norton, Massachusetts. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a traditional approach to education, focusing on core curriculum requirements, college readiness, and the development of essential academic skills within a structured learning environment.

In addition to its academic offerings, Norton High School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to foster school spirit, leadership, and personal growth outside of the classroom. While the school’s digital presence has historically been managed through platforms like Edline, it functions as a central hub for the Norton community to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and administrative updates.

685

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	578
Hispanic	28
Black	35
Asian	17
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
578 (84.4%)
Black
35 (5.1%)
Hispanic
28 (4.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
Asian
17 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Norton
Phone:	(508)285-0160
Website:	http://www.norton.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 9 179

Grade 10 165

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 160

Ungraded 4