Ipswich High School

134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Ipswich High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ipswich High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ipswich High School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Ipswich High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ipswich High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#45 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ipswich High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ipswich High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
87%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Ipswich High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Ipswich High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ipswich High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ipswich High School's ranking?
Ipswich High School is ranked #45 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ipswich High School often compared to?
Ipswich High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Essex Regional High School, Hamilton-wenham Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ipswich High School?
The graduation rate of Ipswich High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ipswich High School?
528 students attend Ipswich High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ipswich High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ipswich High School offer ?
Ipswich High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ipswich High School part of?
Ipswich High School is part of Ipswich School District.

School Reviews

5   1/11/2007
A. High end programs involving everything u can at any level. B. Manditory music, art, or sports ect.programs will allow a high achievers student and will become wanted at any college. Wide variety of programs. C. Ipswich highschool is home to the Superbowl champs, and the State finals in basketball of 2 years in a rown, and every other division made it to the finals for years straight. All students recieve awards. E. Parents are involved with every aspect of the school. Required that they are involved mainy in Acedemics, and sports.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - richm

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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