Ipswich High School
Tel:
(978)356-3137
- Ipswich High School serves 543 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Ipswich High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ipswich High School's student population of 543 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ipswich High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ipswich High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #82 out of 1,671 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 91% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ipswich School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ipswich High School is Hamilton-wenham Regional High School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ipswich Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ipswich Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ipswich Ipswich Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 458 students
0.0 miles
130 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978)356-3535 0.0 6-8 458 - Ipswich Winthrop Grades: PK-5 | 383 students
0.7 miles
65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978)356-2976 0.7 PK-5 383 - Ipswich Paul F Doyon Memorial Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
1.6 miles
216 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978)356-5506 1.6 PK-5 394 - Rowley Pine Grove Grades: PK-6 | 471 students
2.4 miles
191 Main Street
Rowley, MA 01969
(978)948-2520 2.4 PK-6 471 - South Hamilton Miles River Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 407 students
4.1 miles
787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978)468-0362 4.1 6-8 407
School Reviews
| 5 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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