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School Code: 1310505
Hingham High
Hingham is an affluent coastal town on Boston's South Shore, approximately 15 miles southeast of the city. Founded in 1635, it's known for its well-preserved historic harbor, scenic waterfront, and strong sense of New England maritime heritage. The town maintains a classic New England character with its historic downtown, saltwater beaches, and active boating community.
State Rankings
#24
Overall Rank
#34
SAT Total
#26
ELA MCAS
#55
Math MCAS
#2
AP Success
#61
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +8
1231
Reading/Writing▲ +11
623
Math▸ -3
608
Tests Taken
304
Score Composition
R/W: 623
Math: 608
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1081%(Rank #26)
Mathematics▼ -1468%(Rank #55)
Science▸ -277%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
517
Math
512
Science
514
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 93.0th · Math: 86.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 53.0 · Math: 53.0
ELA: 53.0 · Math: 53.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
317
Tests Taken
624
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +8
97.6%
AP Success Rank: #2
Score Distribution
45.8%
Score 5
33.3%
Score 4
18.4%
Score 3
1.6%
Score 2
0.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 2.4%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 85.9%
Asian: 3.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 4.8%
Black/African American: 2%
Multi-Race: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Gender
49.5% Female
49.7% Male
0.8% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs22.1% (226)
Low Income8.7% (89)
English Learners0.3% (3)
First Language Not English3.1% (32)
Key Indicators
High Needs
22.1%
Low Income
8.7%
Graduation Rate
97.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▲ +2
State Ranking
#61
Cohort Size
289
Dropped Out: 0.3%
Still in School: 0.7%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.6
95.9%
Chronically Absent▼ -5.3
7.9%
Avg. Absences per Student7.3
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.2%
Out-of-School Suspension0.7%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
99.6%
Based on 263 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
86.9%
% 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▸ +8
1231
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -10
81
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -14
68
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▲ +2
97.9
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +8
97.6
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.6
95.9
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -5.3
7.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +7.4
92.7
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
92.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
55.3%
4-Year Private College
35.9%
4-Year Public College
1.5%
2-Year Public College
1.5%
Other Post-Secondary
0.4%
Apprenticeship
1.5%
Work
1.1%
Military
1.1%
Other
1.5%
Unknown
Based on 262 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)82.8
Student/Teacher Ratio12.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.8%
Experienced Teachers88%
Teaching In-Field96.7%
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