Ayer Shirley Regional High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2026)

141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432

Top 30%

The Ayer Shirley Regional High School is located in Ayer, Massachusetts. Its colors are maroon and white, and its mascot is the panther. This school educates about 350 students in 9th to 12th grade.

Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 412 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
: Top 30%
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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Ayer Shirley Regional High School's student population of 412 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ayer Shirley Regional High School
9	97
10	101
11	121
12	93

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Total Students

412 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School
2023	394
2022	368
2021	357
2020	389
2019	389
2018	409
2017	409
2016	401
2015	341
2014	325
2013	318

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School
2023	38
2022	37
2021	35
2020	38
2019	38
2018	37
2017	37
2016	29
2015	34
2014	31
2013	28

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 10, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MA)

#366 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School
2023	#366
2022	#211
2021	#239
2019	#298
2018	#133
2017	#83
2016	#325
2015	#225
2014	#128
2013	#83
2012	#539

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45-49%

42%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	47%	42%	42%
2022	57%	41%	40%
2021	52%	37%	30%
2019	62%	51%	48%
2018	82%	52%	44%
2017	87%	53%	48%
2016	77%	64%	61%
2015	77%	61%	57%
2014	82%	61%	54%
2013	87%	61%	57%
2012	57%	59%	51%

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75-79%

44%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2022	77%	44%	47%
2021	77%	49%	49%
2019	77%	54%	52%
2018	92%	56%	44%
2017	95%	54%	53%
2016	87%	71%	68%
2015	92%	69%	67%
2014	95%	69%	71%
2013	95%	69%	66%
2012	92%	69%	69%

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55-59%

44%

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	10:1	12:1	11:1
2022	10:1	12:1	11:1
2021	10:1	12:1	12:1
2020	10:1	13:1	12:1
2019	10:1	13:1	12:1
2018	11:1	13:1	12:1
2017	11:1	13:1	12:1
2016	14:1	13:1	14:1
2015	10:1	13:1	12:1
2014	10:1	14:1	13:1
2013	12:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	3%	7%	4%
2022	2%	7%	4%
2021	2%	7%	3%
2020	2%	7%	3%
2019	2%	7%	3%
2018	2%	8%	3%
2017	2%	8%	3%
2016	2%	6%	3%
2015	2%	6%	2%
2014	4%	6%	2%
2013	4%	6%	3%

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Hispanic

16%

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	14%	24%	13%
2022	12%	23%	12%
2021	12%	22%	11%
2020	10%	21%	11%
2019	10%	21%	11%
2018	11%	19%	11%
2017	11%	19%	11%
2016	11%	19%	11%
2015	11%	18%	11%
2014	11%	17%	11%
2013	12%	16%	11%

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Black

10%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	6%	10%	5%
2022	4%	10%	5%
2021	3%	10%	4%
2020	6%	9%	4%
2019	6%	9%	4%
2018	8%	9%	4%
2017	8%	9%	4%
2016	8%	9%	5%
2015	7%	9%	5%
2014	6%	9%	5%
2013	6%	9%	5%

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White

70%

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	73%	54%	72%
2022	75%	56%	74%
2021	73%	57%	75%
2020	71%	59%	76%
2019	71%	59%	76%
2018	73%	61%	77%
2017	73%	61%	77%
2016	74%	63%	77%
2015	75%	64%	78%
2014	74%	65%	78%
2013	71%	66%	77%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	3%	5%	5%
2022	4%	4%	4%
2021	7%	4%	6%
2020	9%	4%	5%
2019	9%	4%	5%
2018	6%	3%	5%
2017	6%	3%	5%
2016	5%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	7%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.48

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	0.45	0.64	0.46
2022	0.42	0.62	0.44
2021	0.45	0.62	0.42
2020	0.48	0.60	0.41
2019	0.48	0.60	0.41
2018	0.45	0.58	0.39
2017	0.45	0.58	0.39
2016	0.44	0.56	0.39
2015	0.42	0.55	0.38
2014	0.44	0.54	0.38
2013	0.48	0.53	0.39

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90-94%

90%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	92%	90%	92%
2022	87%	90%	82%
2021	92%	87%	92%
2020	92%	88%	87%
2019	92%	88%	87%
2018	92%	87%	92%
2017	92%	87%	92%
2016	92%	87%	92%
2015	82%	87%	82%
2014	92%	86%	87%
2013	82%	85%	82%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

28%

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	29%	35%	31%
2022	32%	35%	32%
2021	32%	36%	32%
2020	30%	35%	30%
2019	30%	35%	30%
2015	34%	36%	30%
2014	33%	34%	31%
2013	29%	32%	28%
2012	25%	30%	25%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Ayer Shirley Regional High School	Massachusetts	Ayer Shirley School District
2023	6%	4%	4%
2022	7%	4%	4%
2021	7%	4%	4%
2020	6%	4%	4%
2019	6%	4%	4%
2015	7%	4%	3%
2014	8%	5%	6%
2013	10%	5%	7%
2012	7%	5%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ayer Shirley School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Mascot: Panther

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is Ayer Shirley Regional High School's ranking?

Ayer Shirley Regional High School is ranked #366 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.

What schools are Ayer Shirley Regional High School often compared to?

Ayer Shirley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ayer Shirley Regional High School?

The graduation rate of Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.

How many students attend Ayer Shirley Regional High School?

412 students attend Ayer Shirley Regional High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Ayer Shirley Regional High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayer Shirley Regional High School?

Ayer Shirley Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Ayer Shirley Regional High School offer ?

Ayer Shirley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Ayer Shirley Regional High School part of?

Ayer Shirley Regional High School is part of Ayer Shirley School District.

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