Serving 453 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Amesbury High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amesbury High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amesbury High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
81%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #234 out of 1,631 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%.
How many students attend Amesbury High School?
453 students attend Amesbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Amesbury High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amesbury High School part of?
Amesbury High School is part of Amesbury School District.
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