Saugus High School
Tel:
(781)231-5027
- Saugus High School serves 678 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (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 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Saugus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Saugus High School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 678 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Saugus High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saugus High School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #522 out of 1,671 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 19% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 76% | 61% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 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 | Saugus School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saugus Douglas Waybright Grades: K-5 | 206 students
0.4 miles
25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781)231-5087 0.4 K-5 206 - Saugus Belmonte Saugus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 652 students
0.5 miles
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781)231-5052 0.5 6-8 652 - Saugus Oaklandvale Grades: K-5 | 214 students
0.7 miles
266 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781)231-5082 0.7 K-5 214 - Saugus Veterans Memorial Grades: K-5 | 508 students
1.0 miles
39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
(781)231-8166 1.0 K-5 508 - Saugus Lynnhurst Grades: K-5 | 235 students
1.5 miles
443 Walnut St/elm Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781)231-5079 1.5 K-5 235
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