Abington High School

Abington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Gliniewicz Way,  Abington, MA
Abington Public Schools
3.4
4.6
561 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Teresa Sullivan-cruz
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
53.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
177:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48%
White
76.1%
Hispanic
14.4%
Black
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Boston 88 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 74 Students
Bridgewater State University 72 Students
University of New Hampshire 61 Students
Boston University 51 Students
Suffolk University 51 Students
Merrimack College 44 Students
University of Connecticut 37 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 36 Students
University of Rhode Island 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Biology 25 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Finance 18 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 28 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/27/2025
The best part of abington high is how connected the students are. The worst part is the school rules. I would like to see the phone rules change.
5.0 Sophomore
6/6/2023
Great school. Safe supportive teachers and great resources for a small district. They do a great job with college prep.
3.0 Alum
2/28/2018
A lot of the teachers were really nice, but the higher administration was something else. The arts in the school were looked over and didn't matter.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/21/2024
Great teachers and supportive environment which makes it fun for students
4.0 parent
9/3/2024
When Abington High students make a solid effort, they are rewarded with a solid education, and good opportunities going forward. Do not expect underperforming students to be coddled, and do not expect special treatment for claims to identity group grievances, real or imagined. Students are challenge...
5.0 parent
3/5/2024
Great school, great kids, great teachers. Diversity is increasing with large Brazilian population.
4.0 parent
8/27/2023
When Abington High students make a solid effort, they are rewarded with a solid education, and good opportunities going forward. Do not expect underperforming students to be coddled, and do not expect special treatment for claims to identity group grievances, real or imagined. Students are challenge...

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Abington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Abington, MA, in the Abington neighborhood, and is served by the Abington Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Abington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $625,717. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rockland Senior High School, Weymouth High School, Calvary Chapel Academy, and more. Learn more about what Abington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abington High School.

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