Saugus High School
Tel:
(781) 231-5027
Saugus High School serves 656 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Saugus High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Saugus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Saugus High School's student population of 656 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 656 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Saugus High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Saugus High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #202 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 20% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 74% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saugus School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saugus High School is Classical High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Belmonte Saugus Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Douglas Waybright (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saugus Douglas Waybright Grades: PK-5 | 231 students
0.4 miles
25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087 0.4 PK-5 231 - Saugus Belmonte Saugus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 650 students
0.5 miles
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052 0.5 6-8 650 - Saugus Oaklandvale Grades: K-5 | 240 students
0.7 miles
266 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5082 0.7 K-5 240 - Saugus Veterans Memorial Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
1.0 miles
39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166 1.0 PK-5 541 - Saugus Lynnhurst Grades: K-5 | 270 students
1.5 miles
443 Walnut St/elm Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5079 1.5 K-5 270
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