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School Code: 2910505
Swampscott High
Swampscott is a coastal town on Massachusetts Bay, located about 15 miles north of Boston between Salem and Marblehead. This historic seaside community is known for its scenic beaches, including the popular Fisherman's Beach and King's Beach, and its rich maritime heritage. The town has long been a desirable North Shore residential community, offering both ocean views and easy access to the Greater Boston area.
State Rankings
#91
Overall Rank
#68
SAT Total
#138
ELA MCAS
#128
Math MCAS
#97
AP Success
#162
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +8
1179
Reading/Writing▸ +9
599
Math▸ -1
580
Tests Taken
152
Score Composition
R/W: 599
Math: 580
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1455%(Rank #138)
Mathematics▼ -1649%(Rank #128)
Science▲ +569%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
500
Math
499
Science
508
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 57.0th · Math: 63.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 41.0 · Math: 48.0
ELA: 41.0 · Math: 48.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
270
Tests Taken
600
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +13.1
79.8%
AP Success Rank: #97
Score Distribution
14.5%
Score 5
35.7%
Score 4
29.7%
Score 3
14.5%
Score 2
5.7%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 20.2%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 72.9%
Asian: 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino: 15.2%
Black/African American: 4.7%
Multi-Race: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
49.7% Female
50.1% Male
0.1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs38.8% (262)
Low Income21.6% (146)
English Learners3.4% (23)
First Language Not English17.5% (118)
Key Indicators
High Needs
38.8%
Low Income
21.6%
Graduation Rate
94.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -0.2
State Ranking
#162
Cohort Size
160
Dropped Out: 3.1%
Still in School: 2.5%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +2.7
92.9%
Chronically Absent▼ -9.9
20.8%
Avg. Absences per Student12.4
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension2.4%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
91.5%
Based on 189 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
77.1%
% 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
1179
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -14
55
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -16
49
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -0.2
94.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +13.1
79.8
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +2.7
92.9
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -9.9
20.8
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +6.5
89.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
89.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
39%
4-Year Private College
42.8%
4-Year Public College
7.5%
2-Year Public College
0.6%
Other Post-Secondary
1.3%
Apprenticeship
1.3%
Work
1.3%
Military
5.7%
Other
0.6%
Unknown
Based on 159 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)60.6
Student/Teacher Ratio11.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers79.5%
Teaching In-Field95.3%
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