Pentucket Regional High School

Pentucket Regional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
24 Main St,  West Newbury, MA
Pentucket Public Schools
3.6
3.9
632 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Seymour
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
72.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
192:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
47.9%
White
88.5%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 156 Students
University of New Hampshire 107 Students
Boston University 88 Students
University of Vermont 85 Students
Merrimack College 76 Students
University of Rhode Island 75 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 69 Students
Endicott College 67 Students
Northeastern University 64 Students
Tufts University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Biology 43 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Finance 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students
Communications 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 144 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/27/2025
Brand new building. Dual enrollment availability. Excellent experience. Both children achieved high honors and entered college with 12+ undergraduate credits.
3.0 Senior
3/9/2023
Being a student at pentucket has been an interesting experience. I find that often I struggle with actually learning since some of the teachers go at a very fast pace and offer little ressources. Other then that, there are good teachers at this school that have really set my up for success in my upcoming college years. I have formed some good friendships and enjoyed the beauty of the new school. There is little diversity at this school, but I hope in upcoming years, there is a more diverse community of people.
2.0 Senior
7/14/2022
Pentucket High School was run down. Bathrooms were old, no locks, no water in many of them. However, they are currently building a new school that will be great for incoming students. A well needed update for safety reasons. ie. no cameras in the past, no water in bathrooms, no locks. The students will feel safer and relaxed in the new school atmosphere.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
1.0 other
7/19/2024
Horrible school. Would definitely never come back
5.0 student
4/13/2023
I will definitely recommend this school this school is is really good for school staff and the superintendent is very helpful and just overall everything is amazing
4.0 parent
3/21/2015
Leadership and planning are required to be successful in any venture. Pentucket Regional's mission for world class excellence is taking shape.
2.0 parent
11/7/2013
This school has promise but the administration lacks integrity. They will never reach their desired "world class" status with the existing Principal.

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Pentucket Regional High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Newbury, MA, in the West Newbury neighborhood, and is served by the Pentucket Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 632 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Pentucket Regional High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,063,880. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pentucket Regional Middle School, Dr. Paul Nettle Middle School, Golden Hill, and more. Learn more about what West Newbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pentucket Regional High School.

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