Norwell High School

Norwell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18 South St,  Norwell, MA
Norwell Public Schools
3.9
4.0
602 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marc Bender
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
84.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
169:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
93.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 127 Students
Boston University 73 Students
University of Vermont 64 Students
Boston College 63 Students
Northeastern University 53 Students
University of New Hampshire 53 Students
University of Connecticut 41 Students
Brown University 39 Students
Tufts University 37 Students
College of the Holy Cross 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 114 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Finance 36 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 28 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Economics 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 55 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/13/2024
Personally I have loved my experience at Norwell High School. However there are some flaws, but nothing big. The facilities are poor compared to surrounding schools but the community and teachers are great.
4.0 Senior
5/13/2023
My experience at Norwell High School was overall a good one. Although it got interrupted by COVID freshman year and significantly altered sophomore and even junior year, I feel like I learned a lot at this school. The teachers are helpful at aiding when needed, and always available for after school help.
3.0 Senior
3/20/2021
The education at norwell high school is great! But, school needs to be updated. A bit outdated and old.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 student
2/11/2025
A th g about this high school is it looks and is treated like a jail. The lunch room is closed early for 3rd lunch leaving 3rd lunch eaters in a rush because they are shutting the doors. The lunch menu also always says something different then what is actually served
5.0 student
4/23/2022
This school offers a great learning experience for all. From the teachers to the courses offered, this school does not cease to help its students toward a flowering future!
5.0 parent
7/24/2016
Excellent teachers, curriculum, & sports. Carefully raised students, respectful & supportive. Feels more like a private school than public with great reputation amongst NE colleges.
5.0 other
3/26/2014
Norwell High School offers the best of the Norwell community. An inclusive atmosphere, caring staff and students, creates a superior education in both academics and critical life lessons. Students are appropriately challenged in the classroom, on the field and on the stage.

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