Ipswich High School

Ipswich High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
134 High St,  Ipswich, MA
Ipswich Public Schools
3.8
3.4
482 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Mitchell
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
28
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
82.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
111:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48%
White
85.1%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
1.8%
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 Amherst 140 Students
University of New Hampshire 86 Students
University of Vermont 76 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 59 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 56 Students
Northeastern University 53 Students
Boston University 49 Students
Salem State University 46 Students
Boston College 45 Students
University of Rhode Island 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 51 Students
Business 46 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Biology 19 Students
Environmental Science 18 Students
Communications 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 49 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/17/2024
Really liked it here, but the new changes they are making to phone policy/hall passes was not good. Also some teachers are crazy
3.0 Senior
5/17/2024
I believe that Ipswich Has the potential to be one of the most advanced Public schools in the northshore of Massachusetts. Now though, in the climate of Ipswich I do not believe the school can be considered entirely safe.
4.0 Senior
10/20/2019
Ipswich high school gives students many opportunities to take courses in subjects that interest them. They allow students to e creative musically and theatrically. And are a safe environment. They lack the college preparation for applying to schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/6/2025
B224 ) is 80 Degrees in May and June b224 is the Special needs Classroom the Classroom is So Hot and warm and muggy -I wish the Ac wasn't Broken 24/7
2.0 parent
5/27/2025
The Middle School is fine but send your child to a different high school
5.0 parent
9/8/2014
We have 3 boys in the Ipswich School System and we have been happy with the quality of education, arts program and athletics. The teachers and administration, for the most part, are passionate about the learning process and teaching the kids. My wife grew up in Ipswich and she has said that the scho...
2.0 parent
4/26/2014
The Ipswich, Ma. High School reputation has gone down hill since the last principal left. The math depart is horrible and no matter how much the parents and students complain about their lazy teaching, the principal does nothing. Brilliant students have taken the ap chemistry and the Honors and ap m...

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Ipswich High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ipswich, MA and is served by the Ipswich Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 482 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Ipswich High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clark School, Ipswich Middle School, Winthrop School, and more. Learn more about what Ipswich has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ipswich High School.

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