For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 807 students in Gloucester, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Gloucester, MA is Gloucester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Gloucester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Gloucester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gloucester High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gloucester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 L O Johnson Rd
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Gloucester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gloucester, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gloucester, MA include Gloucester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gloucester?
1 public high schools are located in Gloucester.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester?
Gloucester public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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