Swampscott High School

Swampscott High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Essex St,  Swampscott, MA
Swampscott Public Schools
3.7
2.0
653 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dennis Kohut
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
72.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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
175:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
13.4%
Black
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Two or more races
2.3%
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 176 Students
Boston University 116 Students
Boston College 84 Students
Northeastern University 81 Students
University of Vermont 80 Students
University of New Hampshire 72 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 68 Students
University of Rhode Island 63 Students
Suffolk University 60 Students
University of Connecticut 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 99 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 46 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Finance 32 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Economics 24 Students
Communications 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 85 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/8/2022
Swampscott High School has been a great experience. The friendships you make with friends and especially teachers are unforgettable. The friendships you form with teachers here make you feel comfortable and knowing you have someone to talk to in school makes it even better. It's not just about the grades in this school, they care about your mental and physical health and will do anything to help you get through your struggles.
4.0 Senior
1/12/2021
SHS is a small high school with small classes and a pretty new building. They offer a lot of different electives and extra curriculars. There is not a lot of racial diversity but the school is very safe and comfortable for the LGBTQ+ community.
3.0 Senior
7/25/2020
My experience with Swampscott High School has overall been okay. There has been a few hiccups along the way such as schedule problems but my problem is with a previous administration that did not take the topic of race seriously when approached by a student. The current administration is better and is taking steps to be better. Also Swampscott High School lacks in spirit and there isn't a huge feeling of community which is no one's fault in particular but it's just a little sad. It has gotten better over my years attending there as seen in our annual pep rallies(which are only for football so I have an issue with that).
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 student
10/21/2021
On the surface this school seems to be a fine establishment. However it has many flaws. Firstly, the bathrooms are always out of toilet paper. Next, the wifi is extremely unreliable. And to top it all off, one time I received 2 fewer tater tots than what is considered the standard amount, which show...

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Swampscott High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Swampscott, MA, in the Swampscott neighborhood, and is served by the Swampscott Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 653 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Swampscott 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 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $980,090. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy, Lynn English High School, Salem High School, and more. Learn more about what Swampscott has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Swampscott High School.

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