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School Code: 1710505

Marshfield High

Marshfield

Marshfield is a coastal town on the South Shore of Massachusetts, situated about 30 miles southeast of Boston along Massachusetts Bay. With its long stretches of beach, including the popular Brant Rock and Green Harbor areas, the town has a distinct seaside character and draws summer visitors while maintaining a year-round community. Marshfield is known for its maritime heritage, the historic Daniel Webster Estate, and its relatively rural feel despite its proximity to the metropolitan area.
State Rankings
#97
Overall Rank
#125
SAT Total
#104
ELA MCAS
#141
Math MCAS
#73
AP Success
#42
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+7
1133
Reading/Writing+10
578
Math-3
555
Tests Taken
255
Score Composition
R/W: 578
Math: 555

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1061%(Rank #104)
Mathematics-1747%(Rank #141)
Science-1449%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
503
Math
500
Science
499
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 65.0th · Math: 65.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 43.0 · Math: 44.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
321
Tests Taken
679
Passing Rate (3-5)+14.3
83.8%
AP Success Rank: #73
Score Distribution
15.8%
Score 5
31.1%
Score 4
37.0%
Score 3
13.4%
Score 2
2.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 16.2%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
90%
White: 90.2%
Asian: 1.1%
Hispanic/Latino: 4.7%
Black/African American: 1.2%
Multi-Race: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
51.6% Female
48.3% Male
0.1% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs28.5% (303)
Low Income14.9% (159)
English Learners1.7% (18)
First Language Not English4.4% (47)
Key Indicators
High Needs
28.5%
Low Income
14.9%

Graduation Rate

98.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate +1.3
State Ranking
#42
Cohort Size
253
Still in School: 1.2%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.3
94.4%
Chronically Absent-1.9
11.7%
Avg. Absences per Student9.8
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension1.8%
Law Enforcement Referral0.2%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
94.7%
Based on 244 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
72.6%
% 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+7
1133
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-10
61
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-17
47
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+1.3
98.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+14.3
83.8
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.3
94.4
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-1.9
11.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+11.5
85.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

85.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
41.2%
4-Year Private College
38.9%
4-Year Public College
5.2%
2-Year Public College
1%
Other Post-Secondary
1.6%
Apprenticeship
5.6%
Work
2.6%
Military
2.9%
Other
1%
Unknown
Based on 306 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)101.9
Student/Teacher Ratio11.0 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers86%
Teaching In-Field96.3%
Quick Facts
District: Marshfield
School Code: 1710505
Class Size Indicator: 11.0 to 1

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