CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL

Classical High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lynn school district, located in Lynn, MA with about 1,663 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 101 teachers, Classical High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Classical High School, located on O’Callaghan Way in Lynn, Massachusetts, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Lynn Public Schools district. As one of the city's primary high schools, it serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, including mathematics, science, humanities, and the arts, while striving to uphold the traditional academic standards implied by its name.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Classical High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The institution plays a significant role in the local community, serving as a hub for student development and civic involvement in Lynn. By leveraging resources provided through the district, Classical High focuses on meeting the individual needs of its students, preparing them to be productive citizens in an increasingly globalized society. For prospective families and community members, the school maintains an active presence through the official Lynn Public Schools website, which provides information on academic policies, school events, and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Classical High at (781) 477-7404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

235 O Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
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CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lynn, MA with about 1,663 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lynn
Total Students:
1,663
Teachers:
101.27
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,663 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.4%
White
21.4%
Asian
10.6%
Black or African American
9.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.