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School Code: 2290510
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
Peabody is a diverse, working-class city in Essex County, located about 15 miles north of Boston. Known historically as the "Leather Capital of the World" due to its once-thriving tanning industry, the city has transformed into a commercial hub anchored by the Northshore Mall and numerous retail centers. Peabody Veterans Memorial High School serves the city's approximately 54,000 residents and is known for its strong technical and vocational programs alongside its comprehensive academic offerings.
State Rankings
#236
Overall Rank
#205
SAT Total
#300
ELA MCAS
#283
Math MCAS
#201
AP Success
#270
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +23
1088
Reading/Writing▲ +22
557
Math▸ +1
531
Tests Taken
100
Score Composition
R/W: 557
Math: 531
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1825%(Rank #300)
Mathematics▼ -1423%(Rank #283)
Science▼ -423%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
485
Math
485
Science
484
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 16.0th · Math: 22.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 37.0 · Math: 33.0
ELA: 37.0 · Math: 33.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
286
Tests Taken
568
Passing Rate (3-5)▸ +0.1
63.7%
AP Success Rank: #201
Score Distribution
10.0%
Score 5
24.8%
Score 4
28.9%
Score 3
27.8%
Score 2
8.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 36.3%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 60.9%
Asian: 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino: 26.9%
Black/African American: 7.7%
Multi-Race: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
48.3% Female
51.6% Male
0.1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs60.5% (747)
Low Income47.1% (581)
English Learners14.3% (176)
First Language Not English29% (358)
Key Indicators
High Needs
60.5%
Low Income
47.1%
Graduation Rate
85.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -1.1
State Ranking
#270
Cohort Size
343
Dropped Out: 7.6%
Still in School: 3.8%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +5.5
92.8%
Chronically Absent▼ -24.2
22.2%
Avg. Absences per Student12.3
Discipline
In-School Suspension4.1%
Out-of-School Suspension4%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
66.3%
Based on 309 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
48.7%
% 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▲ +23
1088
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -18
25
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -14
23
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -1.1
85.7
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▸ +0.1
63.7
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +5.5
92.8
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -24.2
22.2
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ +0.9
71.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
71.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
28.5%
4-Year Private College
30.1%
4-Year Public College
13.2%
2-Year Public College
2.5%
Other Post-Secondary
4.4%
Apprenticeship
19.1%
Work
1.6%
Military
0.3%
Other
0.3%
Unknown
Based on 319 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)129.4
Student/Teacher Ratio10.3 to 1
Teachers Licensed97.8%
Experienced Teachers76.4%
Teaching In-Field87.9%
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