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School Code: 2620505
Saugus High
Saugus is a working-class suburb located about 10 miles north of Boston along Route 1, known for its dense commercial corridor and proximity to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, the first integrated ironworks in North America (1646). The town sits between Lynn and Malden, offering convenient access to Boston while maintaining its own distinct character. Route 1's iconic roadside attractions and restaurants have made Saugus a recognizable stop for travelers heading to and from the North Shore.
State Rankings
#230
Overall Rank
#182
SAT Total
#255
ELA MCAS
#229
Math MCAS
#240
AP Success
#266
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +48
1100
Reading/Writing▲ +18
557
Math▲ +30
543
Tests Taken
83
Score Composition
R/W: 557
Math: 543
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1137%(Rank #255)
Mathematics▼ -531%(Rank #229)
Science▼ -2220%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
490
Math
489
Science
479
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 28.0th · Math: 33.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 45.0 · Math: 42.0
ELA: 45.0 · Math: 42.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
142
Tests Taken
274
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +16.2
53.3%
AP Success Rank: #240
Score Distribution
7.3%
Score 5
23.0%
Score 4
23.0%
Score 3
23.7%
Score 2
23.0%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 46.7%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 44.1%
Asian: 6.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 38.8%
Black/African American: 8.1%
Multi-Race: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
Gender
45.7% Female
54.3% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs62.7% (436)
Low Income48.2% (335)
English Learners11.4% (79)
First Language Not English39.1% (272)
Key Indicators
High Needs
62.7%
Low Income
48.2%
Graduation Rate
86.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -1.6
State Ranking
#266
Cohort Size
193
Dropped Out: 5.7%
Still in School: 4.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ 0
87.7%
Chronically Absent▸ -0.4
44.9%
Avg. Absences per Student21
Discipline
In-School Suspension2.2%
Out-of-School Suspension8.8%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
81.3%
Based on 193 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
69.8%
% 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▲ +48
1100
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -11
37
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -5
31
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -1.6
86.5
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +16.2
53.3
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ 0
87.7
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▸ -0.4
44.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +4.6
73.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
73.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
26.3%
4-Year Private College
33%
4-Year Public College
14%
2-Year Public College
8.4%
Other Post-Secondary
10.6%
Work
1.7%
Military
5%
Other
1.1%
Unknown
Based on 179 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)48.1
Student/Teacher Ratio15.5 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers90.9%
Teaching In-Field96.2%
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