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School Code: 6980510
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Manchester and Essex are neighboring coastal communities on Cape Ann, about 30 miles northeast of Boston along Massachusetts Bay. The two towns share a regional school district and are known for their scenic harbors, historic seaside character, and strong maritime heritage. The area attracts residents drawn to its small-town New England atmosphere, proximity to beaches and sailing, and natural beauty along the rocky North Shore coastline.
State Rankings
#29
Overall Rank
#46
SAT Total
#25
ELA MCAS
#18
Math MCAS
#67
AP Success
#27
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ -9
1210
Reading/Writing▸ +6
619
Math▼ -15
591
Tests Taken
108
Score Composition
R/W: 619
Math: 591
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -582%(Rank #25)
Mathematics▲ +782%(Rank #18)
Science▼ -759%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
516
Math
515
Science
504
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 91.0th · Math: 89.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 61.0 · Math: 46.0
ELA: 61.0 · Math: 46.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
162
Tests Taken
397
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +10
84.6%
AP Success Rank: #67
Score Distribution
27.2%
Score 5
30.7%
Score 4
26.7%
Score 3
9.8%
Score 2
5.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 15.4%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 95.9%
Asian: 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 2%
Multi-Race: 1.3%
Gender
50% Female
49.7% Male
0.3% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs25.2% (94)
Low Income12.9% (48)
English Learners0.8% (3)
First Language Not English3.8% (14)
Key Indicators
High Needs
25.2%
Low Income
12.9%
Graduation Rate
98.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ +1.3
State Ranking
#27
Cohort Size
89
Dropped Out: 1.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +2.9
95.1%
Chronically Absent▼ -13.9
9.9%
Avg. Absences per Student8.6
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
97.7%
Based on 86 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
86%
% 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▸ -9
1210
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -5
82
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +7
82
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ +1.3
98.9
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +10
84.6
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +2.9
95.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -13.9
9.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +7.6
95.4
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
95.4%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
45.9%
4-Year Private College
41.4%
4-Year Public College
8.1%
2-Year Public College
1.8%
Other Post-Secondary
2.7%
Other
Based on 111 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)39.1
Student/Teacher Ratio10.0 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers94.1%
Teaching In-Field90.7%
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