- Doherty Memorial High reported a higher chronically absent students than Wachusett Regional High (490 vs. 218).
- Wachusett Regional High reported a higher graduating cohort than Doherty Memorial High (505 vs. 400).
- Wachusett Regional High reported a higher students per counselor than Doherty Memorial High (196.3:1 vs. 121:1).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Doherty Memorial High reported a higher chronically absent students than Wachusett Regional High (490 vs. 218).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Wachusett Regional High reported a higher graduating cohort than Doherty Memorial High (505 vs. 400).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Wachusett Regional High reported a higher sat/act participation than Doherty Memorial High (335 vs. 269).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Doherty Memorial High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Wachusett Regional High (71 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Wachusett Regional High reported a higher students per counselor than Doherty Memorial High (196.3:1 vs. 121:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Wachusett Regional High
$17,894.09
Doherty Memorial High
$22,197.68
Local revenue share
Wachusett Regional High
56%
Doherty Memorial High
14.8%
State revenue share
Wachusett Regional High
38%
Doherty Memorial High
65.1%
Federal revenue share
Wachusett Regional High
6%
Doherty Memorial High
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Wachusett Regional High
12.6%
Doherty Memorial High
27%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Worcester County
$93,561
Worcester County
$93,561
Poverty rate
Worcester County
10.3%
Worcester County
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Worcester County
39%
Worcester County
39%
Unemployment rate
Worcester County
4.1%
Worcester County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.