Doherty Memorial High

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1,573 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Doherty Memorial High School, located at 299 Highland Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, serves as one of the city's prominent public secondary institutions. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Doherty is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a rigorous learning culture that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Doherty Memorial High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and various arts and interest-based clubs. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement, reflecting the broader values of the Worcester public school system. For families and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at http://doherty.worcesterschools.org, which serves as a hub for updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and news about campus events.

1,573

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doherty Memorial High
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	559
Black	274
Asian	93
Two or More	89
American Indian	2

Hispanic
559 (35.5%)
White
556 (35.3%)
Black
274 (17.4%)
Asian
93 (5.9%)
Two or More
89 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3270
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/doherty-memorial-high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 9 456

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 317

Ungraded 8