GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Gloucester High is a public high school that is part of the Gloucester school district, located in Gloucester, MA with about 798 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 81 teachers, Gloucester High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gloucester High School, located on L.O. Johnson Road in Gloucester, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local community. Situated on the scenic Cape Ann peninsula, the school is deeply integrated into the city’s historic maritime culture and identity. The institution is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a diverse array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities designed to cater to the varied interests and talents of its student body.
As part of the Gloucester Public Schools district, the high school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, character development, and community engagement. The school provides a range of athletics, arts, and clubs that encourage student involvement beyond the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging its coastal location and the supportive resources of the Gloucester school system, the high school aims to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that empowers students to become informed and active citizens in both their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Gloucester High at (978) 281-9870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
http://www.gloucesterschools.com
GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gloucester, MA with about 798 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gloucester
- Total Students:
- 798
- Teachers:
- 81.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 798 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.