Triton Regional High School is a public high school in the village of Byfield within the town of Newbury, Massachusetts. Triton High also serves the nearby towns of Rowley and Salisbury.
Serving 538 students in grades 9-12, Triton Regional High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (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 13% 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: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Triton Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Triton Regional High School's student population of 538 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Triton Regional High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Triton Regional High School is 0.24, 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
#361 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triton Regional High School's ranking?
Triton Regional High School is ranked #361 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Triton Regional High School often compared to?
Triton Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newburyport 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Triton Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Triton Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Triton Regional High School?
538 students attend Triton Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Triton Regional High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Triton Regional High School?
Triton Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Triton Regional High School offer ?
Triton Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Triton Regional High School part of?
Triton Regional High School is part of Triton School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The quality of this school is dismal. The teacher/student ratio is so high that it does not permit proper learning. Parents must fund all extracurriculars by 100%. All programs are in jeapordy, the administration as failed in all areas. The school committe is combative. The school has been put on warning status bu the New England Association of schools. This school is in danger! A modern failure!
5 10/10/2025
The quality of education at Triton exceeds area schools in the choices of AP and Honors classes. As of late the only programs that have been cut have been Foods, All other programs are intact and vary widely in choice. Athletic teams at Triton continue to receive academic and sportsmanship awards on a yearly basis. The schools have all been remodeled or newly rebuilt. Parents are involved at all levels.
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