Swampscott High

200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907

high.swampscottps.org/

641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

641

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swampscott High
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	86
Black	34
Asian	18
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
484 (75.7 %)
Hispanic
86 (13.5 %)
Black
34 (5.3 %)
Asian
18 (2.8 %)
Two or More
15 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Swampscott
Phone:	(781)596-8830
Website:	http://high.swampscottps.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 169

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 153

Ungraded 5