Hingham High School

Hingham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17 Union St,  Hingham, MA
Hingham Public Schools
3.9
3.6
1,100 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Swanson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
98.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
184:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
46.9%
White
87.6%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#19 Best Public HS Teachers in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

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 Amherst 262 Students
University of Vermont 142 Students
Boston College 127 Students
Boston University 126 Students
University of New Hampshire 111 Students
Northeastern University 106 Students
Syracuse University 86 Students
Brown University 81 Students
University of Connecticut 79 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 236 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Finance 82 Students
Biology 81 Students
Economics 64 Students
Marketing 58 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Communications 50 Students
Environmental Science 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 161 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/8/2025
Very good, competitive school. Student are very well prepared for college. Teachers and parents care about the students, the environment, and activities offered.
4.0 Junior
6/10/2025
I have had a great time going here. there has been alot of resources and tools to help me get ready for college.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Engaged teaching staff Unnecessarily competitive atmosphere Strong, receptive leadership Hard-working, well-liked support staff
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 10 Reviews
4.0 other
2/25/2016
I graduated in 2004 and my comments may not fully reflect the current institution. Overall I was prepared well for college and found that my senior year here was more challenging than some of my college years. The facilities were excellent, clean, and it was a safe environment, though socially cliqu...
1.0 student
2/24/2016
I did not fit in with the majority of the kids. When I had a problem with teachers or classes the counselor I was assigned to did not help one bit. The teachers are alright but are not very good at explaining difficult subjects, especially in History and Math. My grades often did not reflect my unde...
4.0 student
2/17/2013
I graduated in 2011 & I will say I was very prepared for college! Our teachers pushed us hard & I thought it was too much at some times but college is a breeze. The only reason why I am not giving this school a 5 is the lack of diversity. I felt as if I didn't belong too well because I was not apart...
3.0 parent
9/8/2012
To all any parents of a child with a leaning disability; be prepared to pay money and hire advocates to get your child the help and support they need. Hingham High educators will offer minimal provisions for and fail to inform parents of their options for their child. HHS seems to have little intere...

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Hingham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hingham, MA and is served by the Hingham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,100 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Hingham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cohasset High School, Notre Dame Academy, Weymouth Middle School Chapman, and more. Learn more about what Hingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hingham High School.

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