Doherty Memorial High School
Doherty Memorial High School is a public high school located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It opened its doors in the fall of 1966, replacing two closing schools: Worcester Classical High School and Worcester Commerce High School.
| Doherty Memorial High School | |
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| Location | |
299 Highland Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01602-2193 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Open enrollment |
| Established | 1966 |
| School district | Worcester Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 222492 |
| Principal | John Staley |
| Faculty | 98.06 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,529 (2018–19) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.59 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Mascot | Highlanders |
| Nickname | Home of the Highlanders |
| Website | worcesterschools |
The school was named for Dr. Leo T. Doherty, an educator, who, over a period of forty years, served Worcester as a teacher, art director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools.
The school has about 2,000 students, in grades 9 to 12, in the Worcester Public Schools district. The school's principal is John Staley. The school offers 24 AP courses, with more available through Virtual High School. The school serves the west side (Pleasant & Chandler Street, Tatnuck Square, Salisbury Street, Forest Grove, Newton Square, and June, Mill, Pleasant, and May Streets neighborhoods) of Worcester.