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Doherty Memorial High

299 Highland Street, Worcester, MA, 01602

About Doherty Memorial High

Doherty Memorial High School is a public high school in Worcester, Massachusetts that serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school is part of the Worcester Public Schools district and has between 1,200 and 1,300 students. There are about 13 students for every teacher, which keeps class sizes small and lets teachers work with students one-on-one. Doherty Memorial High offers a wide range of classes, including core academic subjects, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, electives, and extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, and arts programs. The school wants to help students get ready for college and work by giving them advanced classes, AP classes, and support programs that are made just for them. About 33% of students are good at math and about 44% are good at reading (ELA). The school also helps students study for the SAT and other tests they need to pass to get into college. The students come from all over, just like the people in Worcester. Doherty Memorial High School is a great place to learn because it is well-organized.

Doherty Memorial High Contact Information

Address

299 Highland Street, Worcester, MA, 01602

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Phone

(508) 799-3270

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 44% in Reading.
104
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1398
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Doherty Memorial High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37.55%
Asian 6.01%
Hispanic 35.41%
Black 15.31%
Two+ Races 5.29%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
37.55%
Asian
6.01%
Hispanic
35.41%
Black
15.31%
Two+ Races
5.29%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1398
46.64%
652 Female
53.22%
744 Male

Student Population

1398 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

127 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Samara Tang-Rainwater, a first-year Highlander at Doherty Memorial High School, was recently named Worcester's Youth Poet Laureate. She received a medal at the city's inaugural celebration on January 2 and became a young voice for poetry and diversity in the community. This honor shows that Doherty has strong student leaders in areas other than academics.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is Doherty Memorial High?

Ans. It is a public high school for kids in grades 9 through 12.

Q2. What school district runs Doherty Memorial High School?

Ans. The Worcester Public Schools district runs the school.

Q3. What kinds of classes does Doherty Memorial High School offer?

Ans. The school has core academic classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, electives, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q4. How are the students doing in school?

Ans. About 33% of students are good at math and 44% are good at reading (ELA).

Q5. Do students take tests like the SAT?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for tests like the SAT that show they are ready for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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