Grafton High School Named A 2026 School Of Recognition

GRAFTON, MA — A school in Graton earned state recognition for its academic performance and progress toward improvement goals.

Grafton High School was named a 2026 School of Recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The designation is given to a limited number of schools demonstrating progress toward annual accountability targets with an emphasis on improved English language arts and mathematics achievement.

Grafton High School was classified as not requiring assistance or intervention, according to its 2026 state accountability report.

The school earned the maximum four points for overall student achievement in English language arts, mathematics and science. Average scores increased in all three subjects and exceeded the state-established targets, according to the report.

Grafton High School also earned three of four points for its four-year graduation rate, which increased from 92.5 percent in 2024 to 94.5 percent in 2025. The school earned four points for its extended engagement rate, a measure that includes students who graduated or remained enrolled.

Chronic absenteeism among all students declined from 19.3 percent in 2025 to 17.4 percent in 2026, exceeding the school’s improvement target. The rate among high-needs students fell from 34.5 percent to 27.9 percent.

The school’s cumulative progress toward improvement targets was 55 percent, which the state categorized as substantial progress. It ranked in the 69th accountability percentile among schools serving similar grade levels.

Grafton Public Schools highlighted a rise from 39 percent to 61 percent in annual target attainment. Those figures apply to the Grafton district overall, according to the district’s state accountability report. Grafton High School’s individual report shows its annual target percentage rising from 21 percent in 2025 to 77 percent in 2026.

DESE’s 2026 recognition list includes Grafton High School among schools statewide honored for progress and achievement.

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