Serving 749 students in grades 9-12, Scituate High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scituate 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
Scituate High School's student population of 749 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Sailor
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1700
School Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Scituate High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scituate High School is 0.21, 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
#62 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
89%
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
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scituate High School's ranking?
Scituate High School is ranked #62 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Scituate High School often compared to?
Scituate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duxbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scituate High School?
The graduation rate of Scituate High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Scituate High School?
749 students attend Scituate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scituate High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scituate High School?
Scituate High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scituate High School offer ?
Scituate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scituate High School part of?
Scituate High School is part of Scituate School District.
In what neighborhood is Scituate High School located?
Scituate High School is located in the North Scituate neighborhood of Scituate, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in North Scituate.
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