Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Hingham High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Hingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Hingham High School's student population of 1,167 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
Hingham High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hingham High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1631 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
87%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Hingham High School is ranked #8 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hingham High School often compared to?
Hingham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell High School, Hull High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hingham High School?
The graduation rate of Hingham High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hingham High School?
1,167 students attend Hingham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hingham High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hingham High School?
Hingham High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hingham High School offer ?
Hingham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hingham High School part of?
Hingham High School is part of Hingham School District.
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