Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Saugus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Saugus High School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Saugus High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saugus High School is 0.61, 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
#800 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
31%
24%
Black
7%
10%
White
54%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Saugus High School is ranked #800 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saugus High School?
The graduation rate of Saugus High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Saugus High School?
713 students attend Saugus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Saugus High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saugus High School?
Saugus High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Saugus High School offer ?
Saugus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saugus High School part of?
Saugus High School is part of Saugus School District.
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