Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Amesbury High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Amesbury High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amesbury High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amesbury High School?
The graduation rate of Amesbury High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Amesbury High School?
453 students attend Amesbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Amesbury High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amesbury High School?
Amesbury High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amesbury High School offer ?
Amesbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amesbury High School part of?
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