Swampscott High School vs. Marblehead High School
Should you attend Swampscott High School or Marblehead High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Swampscott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Marblehead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 706 students in grades 9-12, Swampscott High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 861 students in grades 9-12, Marblehead High School ranks in the top 10% 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 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
706 students
861 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#118 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
190
207
Grade 10 Students
173
218
Grade 11 Students
169
195
Grade 12 Students
168
241
Ungraded Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
73%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%