Serving 666 students in grades 9-12, Swampscott 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 65-69% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Swampscott 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 Swampscott High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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?
65-69% 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 Swampscott High School?
The graduation rate of Swampscott High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Swampscott High School?
666 students attend Swampscott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Swampscott High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swampscott High School?
Swampscott High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swampscott High School offer ?
Swampscott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swampscott High School part of?
Sadly SHS is not what it once was. Cuts Cuts and more cuts. Large class sizes. Very very very sad times. Students and faculty deserve better. Wake up Superintendent! You get a bonus for cutting costs by impacting the quality of learning in our schools shame on you!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - wow
51/17/2018
Awesome school!!
- Posted by Parent - bayst
21/17/2011
My kids are only 5 and 7 and I saw the writing on the wall about the Swampscott school system as soon as my oldest started kindergarten. A boy in her class would spit in her face and hit her during recess and when I found out through another child what was going on I was so hurt she didn't tell me herself. Her reasoning...'Mommy he does is all the time to the girls and nothing happens so I didn't bother telling you.' She felt defeated by the age of 5! The point is that when I brought it up to the teacher, her response was that 'she knew nothing about it because no one made her aware of what was going on during recess.' His punishment, a time-out during during recess. UNACCEPTABLE!
After that we received drawing with a toilet paper role with a sad face on it. Apparently Swampscott doesn't have toilet paper either in addition to librarians. My son was also on an IEP at the integrated preschool and he was not getting the services that a MGH neurologist recommended. Apparently the 'teachers' over here know better and one said if I really cared about my son I would have attended his speech sessions. When I inquired when they were, the 'Dr.'s' reply was that she likes to switch it up and not have a set day. Hmmmmm......something is not quite right here.
The final straw was Dr. Malone's impassioned speech about the budget. He said 'We will be having the same conversation every year about the budget cuts and if people respond by walking than be my guest.' Thank you Dr. Malone, we did, right to Saint Mary's School in Danvers and never looked back once.
So you see the nonsense begins early on and doesn't stop. I'm not saying that things don't happen at St. Marys but I can assure you they don't continue or you are shown the door. If anyone is interested in talking about the school I would be more than happy to take this off-line. Believe me, it will be the smartest decision you will ever make, especially for a middle school aged child!
- Posted by Parent - bayst
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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