Beverly High School serves 1,286 students in grades 9-12.
Beverly High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beverly High School's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,286 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Beverly High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Beverly High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%

Hispanic
15%
22%

Black
4%
10%

White
75%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
92%
88%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beverly High School's ranking?
Beverly High School is ranked #513 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beverly High School?
The graduation rate of Beverly High School is 92%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Beverly High School?
1,286 students attend Beverly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Beverly High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beverly High School?
Beverly High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beverly High School offer ?
Beverly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beverly High School part of?
Beverly High School is part of Beverly School District.
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