Classical High School

Classical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
235 Ocallaghan Way,  Lynn, MA
Lynn Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,878 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Dunn
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
81%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
49.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
45.9%
Hispanic
70.1%
White
12.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.9%
Black
7.4%
Two or more races
2.5%

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 234 Students
Salem State University 206 Students
Boston University 193 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 186 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 178 Students
Suffolk University 134 Students
Boston College 108 Students
Northeastern University 103 Students
Tufts University 93 Students
Merrimack College 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 98 Students
Biology 78 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Finance 24 Students
Criminology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 218 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/27/2025
Lynn Classical High School has proven to be a great school for the city but only a decent school for the state.
3.0 Alum
9/5/2024
I would say that going to the school allowed me to meet many teachers who were very passionate about teaching their topic. The people varied from class to class, but for the most part, it was a supportive environment to learn in. The school could benefit from some administrative changes, but overall it was fine.
3.0 Senior
4/28/2024
Despite the lack of education provided, it does offer a lot of clubs and organizations to participate in, as well as support from teachers and other staff members. It's a very diverse school, and is able to bring a lot of inclusion.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
2.0 student
7/22/2022
Major underfunding, racial polarization, a lack of cooperation between all levels of the school—Classical High School needs a serious makeover. While the school celebrates its diverse student body, groups/cliques based on the ethnicity/race of the student are often the norm. Only a handful of studen...
5.0 other
9/5/2015
Lynn Classical High School provided me with the appropriate social and academic foundation which insured my success in the real world. Classical's high academic standards and expectations also provided the proper support and thus motivated me to be successful through my college and postgraduate year...
5.0 parent
11/19/2014
Awesome school I had 4 children graduated from classical . One of them graduated from BU the other one CURRY COLLEGE And my son is going to BENTLEY . I am upset my 16 year old is going to another school which I don't like but you bet my 12 year will be going to CLASSICAL!! The teachers are very nice...
4.0 student
1/10/2014
This school is great if you want a good education. Most of the teachers here will always put the students first and make sure every student gets the help that you need if they're struggling in academically. When I went here and I struggled and didn't care about my grades, the teachers would always d...

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Classical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lynn, MA and is served by the Lynn Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,878 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Classical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $566,409. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School, Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lynn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Classical High School.

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