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School Code: 1070505

Gloucester High

Gloucester

Gloucester is a historic coastal city on Cape Ann, about 30 miles northeast of Boston, known as one of the nation's oldest seaports and a longtime center of the fishing industry. The city's maritime heritage is celebrated at sites like the iconic Fisherman's Memorial statue and the working waterfront that continues to shape local culture. Gloucester also attracts artists and tourists drawn to its rocky shores, scenic harbors, and the natural beauty of nearby Rockport and Halibut Point.
State Rankings
#211
Overall Rank
#101
SAT Total
#245
ELA MCAS
#171
Math MCAS
#173
AP Success
#240
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+40
1150
Reading/Writing+22
580
Math+18
570
Tests Taken
92
Score Composition
R/W: 580
Math: 570

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-738%(Rank #245)
Mathematics+142%(Rank #171)
Science-130%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
493
Math
495
Science
487
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 35.0th · Math: 50.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 42.0 · Math: 61.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
102
Tests Taken
194
Passing Rate (3-5)+18.1
68.6%
AP Success Rank: #173
Score Distribution
20.6%
Score 5
25.8%
Score 4
22.2%
Score 3
17.5%
Score 2
13.9%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 31.4%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
76%
18%
White: 76.3%
Asian: 1.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 18%
Black/African American: 1.2%
Multi-Race: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
47% Female
52.7% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs56.2% (432)
Low Income44.2% (340)
English Learners10.4% (80)
First Language Not English16.3% (125)
Key Indicators
High Needs
56.2%
Low Income
44.2%

Graduation Rate

89.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate +8.7
State Ranking
#240
Cohort Size
230
Dropped Out: 6.1%
Still in School: 3%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+2.4
88.9%
Chronically Absent-8.6
37.8%
Avg. Absences per Student19.1

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
67.3%
Based on 223 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
37.4%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+40
1150
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-7
38
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+1
42
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+8.7
89.1
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+18.1
68.6
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+2.4
88.9
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-8.6
37.8
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-2.5
57
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

57.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
20.3%
4-Year Private College
23.7%
4-Year Public College
13%
2-Year Public College
5.1%
Other Post-Secondary
13.6%
Work
2.3%
Military
22%
Unknown
Based on 177 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)77.3
Student/Teacher Ratio10.0 to 1
Teachers Licensed97.4%
Experienced Teachers78.9%
Teaching In-Field87.5%
Quick Facts
District: Gloucester
School Code: 1070505
Class Size Indicator: 10.0 to 1

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