Amesbury High School is a coeducational public high school in the city of Amesbury, Massachusetts, serving as the primary high school for students from Amesbury and, South Hampton, New Hampshire, along with also drawing some students from other parts of the lower Merrimack Valley region.
Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Amesbury High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Amesbury High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Amesbury, MA, covering approximately 13.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amesbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Amesbury High School's student population of 481 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
Amesbury High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amesbury High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amesbury High School's ranking?
Amesbury High School is ranked #294 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Amesbury High School often compared to?
Amesbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newburyport High School, Amesbury Innovation High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amesbury High School?
The graduation rate of Amesbury High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Amesbury High School?
481 students attend Amesbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Amesbury High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amesbury High School?
Amesbury High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amesbury High School offer ?
Amesbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amesbury High School part of?
Amesbury High School is part of Amesbury School District.
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