Danvers High School is a public high school in Danvers, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Danvers Public Schools school district.
Serving 798 students in grades 9-12, Danvers High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danvers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Danvers High School's student population of 798 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Danvers High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danvers High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danvers High School's ranking?
Danvers High School is ranked #468 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Danvers High School often compared to?
Danvers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masconomet Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danvers High School?
The graduation rate of Danvers High School is 93%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Danvers High School?
798 students attend Danvers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Danvers High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danvers High School?
Danvers High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Danvers High School offer ?
Danvers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Danvers High School part of?
Danvers High School is part of Danvers School District.
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