Grades: 9 - 12
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 741
Students Per Teacher: 21
I'm currently a student here and really there's nothing good about this school. The building is old and falling apart. There is absolutely no money. Sports are bad. Don't go to NHS!
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Posted by a student on 04/21/08
NHS offers little diversity and the students seem unaware of different cultures and tolerance of those cultures. We recently moved from a large city to Norton and have seen that the academics are lacking; it is not as proficient as other public schools. This may be that Norton has some financial problems...
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The Principal this year is excellent, understanding the students' problems and conflicts. Many children in the school seem very cliquish, but this could be from having lived in Norton their whole, or most of their, life. There are many drug and alcohol related instances, perhaps more than other schools, but not by too much. I would recommend sending your child to private school where he or she can benefit from better and a wider selection of extracurricular activities and electives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/08
Our daughter graduated in o5' and has just completed her AS in Education with Honors. She enters Bridgewater State College this Fall for her BS and MEd. We are impressed with the new Superintendent and staffing changes. A new principal and several new teacher have brought a proactive blend an advanced
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degreed, veteran staff. This fall, in addition to AP and Honor Society, students will have a dual enrollment option with Bristol CC, Bridgewater, and Wheaton and at a reduced rate! Award winning fine arts program and very active sports program keep kids engaged. Two of this year's grads were accepted to MIT. Safe school with above average parent involvement promote a positive, pleasant learning environment for all. While budget woes have become a national crisis for public education, Norton is one system that delivers the most for the money! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/07
I was very impressed with the Norton High School when my oldest attended ('06 graduate)and look forward to my next child attending this fall. The new principal is fantastic. He was the vice-principal while my oldest attended and I was impressed then. The school is dealing with finacial issues which
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is making staffing a bit of a concern. I've been impressed with how the staff manages inspite of those issues. My oldest had great results there. He has an autism spectrum disorder and for the most part, the staff worked with his strengths. He's a freshman in college this year! They must have been doing something right. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/07
Norton High School is a great school and is continuing to get even better. The new Principal is just what the school needed with his positive leadership approach and genuine interest in the students. The staff is dedicated and skilled, students are motivated and the environment/atmosphere is better
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than ever. The school is adding athletic programs and reaching out to the community to help increase its school pride. The Norton High School is quickly becoming one of the outstanding schools in the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/12/05
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MCAS* Test Scores
Grade Level: 10
Test Year: 2007
* In 2006-2007 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Norton schools — Norton High School is located at 66 W Main St, Norton MA 02766. 66 W Main St is in the 02766 ZIP code in Norton, MA The school district for Norton High School is the Norton School District. Norton High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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