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
64%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.53
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
64%
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

Female
51.3%
Male
48.6%
White
73.3%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
4.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 173 Students
Boston University 120 Students
Northeastern University 88 Students
Boston College 83 Students
University of Vermont 82 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 68 Students
University of New Hampshire 68 Students
University of Rhode Island 62 Students
Suffolk University 61 Students
University of Connecticut 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 96 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 51 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Finance 30 Students
Economics 24 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Communications 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 83 Reviews
3.0 Junior
2/28/2025
My experience at Swampscott is strange,I'm a metco kid and I feel like some people there are very kind and accepting but then there's others who aren't accepting and it's annoying because we're all human too,I would like to see more diversity and everyone accepting everyone no matter who they are
4.0 Senior
1/19/2024
Our school has a lot of great qualities, including teachers, opportunities for sports and other extra curricular activities, and academic opportunities.
4.0 Alum
12/18/2023
Overall, I would say that I enjoyed my time at Swampscott High School. I had the average or typical experience while attending the school. I encountered many incredible teachers who were passionate ab out their job and helping their students succeed not only in just their classes, but in life as a whole. I would like to see more school spirit and fundraising events at the school, as I feel a lot of school pride and spirit was lacking.
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 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% 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 3.53, 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 $973,634. 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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