Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one of the more diverse districts in MetroWest. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once. The median across all 396 Massachusetts districts is 46.7 percent.
District Overview
| District | Marlborough Public Schools |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | about 4,360 |
| Schools | 7 |
| High school | Marlborough High School |
Student Population
Marlborough’s students reflect the city’s diversity. Roughly three in ten are English learners, and a large majority are classified by the state as high needs. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 30.5% |
| High needs | 74.4% |
| Per-pupil spending (FY2024) | $20,142 |
Academic Performance & Context
Marlborough’s four-year graduation rate was about 82.9% for the most recent reported cohort. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Marlborough Public Schools Student Profile (code 01700000). Accessed 2026.