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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Swampscott High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Swampscott, MA school district, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Within this zone, most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swampscott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swampscott High School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
706 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Swampscott High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swampscott High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
73%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swampscott High School's ranking?
Swampscott High School is ranked #294 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Swampscott High School often compared to?
Swampscott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marblehead High School, Classical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swampscott High School?
The graduation rate of Swampscott High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Swampscott High School?
706 students attend Swampscott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Swampscott High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swampscott High School?
Swampscott High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swampscott High School offer ?
Swampscott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swampscott High School part of?
Swampscott High School is part of Swampscott School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My kids are only 5 and 7 and I saw the writing on the wall about the Swampscott school system as soon as my oldest started kindergarten. A boy in her class would spit in her face and hit her during recess and when I found out through another child what was going on I was so hurt she didn't tell me herself. Her reasoning...'Mommy he does is all the time to the girls and nothing happens so I didn't bother telling you.' She felt defeated by the age of 5! The point is that when I brought it up to the teacher, her response was that 'she knew nothing about it because no one made her aware of what was going on during recess.' His punishment, a time-out during during recess. UNACCEPTABLE!
After that we received drawing with a toilet paper role with a sad face on it. Apparently Swampscott doesn't have toilet paper either in addition to librarians. My son was also on an IEP at the integrated preschool and he was not getting the services that a MGH neurologist recommended. Apparently the 'teachers' over here know better and one said if I really cared about my son I would have attended his speech sessions. When I inquired when they were, the 'Dr.'s' reply was that she likes to switch it up and not have a set day. Hmmmmm......something is not quite right here.
The final straw was Dr. Malone's impassioned speech about the budget. He said 'We will be having the same conversation every year about the budget cuts and if people respond by walking than be my guest.' Thank you Dr. Malone, we did, right to Saint Mary's School in Danvers and never looked back once.
So you see the nonsense begins early on and doesn't stop. I'm not saying that things don't happen at St. Marys but I can assure you they don't continue or you are shown the door. If anyone is interested in talking about the school I would be more than happy to take this off-line. Believe me, it will be the smartest decision you will ever make, especially for a middle school aged child!
5 10/10/2025
Awesome school!!
1 10/10/2025
Sadly SHS is not what it once was. Cuts Cuts and more cuts. Large class sizes. Very very very sad times. Students and faculty deserve better. Wake up Superintendent! You get a bonus for cutting costs by impacting the quality of learning in our schools shame on you!
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