Hingham High School is a co-ed public high school serving grades 9 through 12 for the town of Hingham, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on Union Street near Hingham Center. This school was ranked number 985 on Newsweek's 2005 list of the Best High Schools in America.
Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Hingham High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hingham High School's student population of 1,100 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1872
School Rankings
Hingham High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hingham High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
87%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Harbormen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hingham High School's ranking?
Hingham High School is ranked #10 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hingham High School often compared to?
Hingham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hingham High School?
The graduation rate of Hingham High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hingham High School?
1,100 students attend Hingham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hingham High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hingham High School?
Hingham High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hingham High School offer ?
Hingham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hingham High School part of?
Hingham High School is part of Hingham School District.
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