SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Swampscott High is a public high school that is part of the Swampscott school district, located in Swampscott, MA with about 675 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Swampscott High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Swampscott High School, located at 200 Essex Street in Swampscott, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. It is part of the Swampscott Public Schools district and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The school maintains a strong emphasis on core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and history, while also offering a variety of elective courses and advanced placement opportunities to support diverse student interests and academic goals.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Swampscott High School places a significant focus on holistic student development through a wide range of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is anchored in a commitment to community engagement and fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, leadership, and social responsibility. By combining rigorous educational standards with opportunities for co-curricular participation, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates prepared to contribute meaningfully to their community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Swampscott High at (781) 596-8830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Swampscott, MA 01907-2293
(781) 596-8830
SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Swampscott, MA with about 675 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Swampscott
- Total Students:
- 675
- Teachers:
- 60.53
- 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 675 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWAMPSCOTT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.