High Schools in Saugus

Saugus, Massachusetts has only one public high school, Saugus High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school is part of the Saugus District, which is ranked 276 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saugus High School's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranking 223 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools in 2023-2024 (2 stars), 186 out of 347 in 2022-2023 (2 stars), and 239 out of 342 in 2021-2022 (2 stars). The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year was 88.4%, slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate for the same year was 6.8%.

Saugus High School has a relatively diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic and African American representation. The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $17,754, which is relatively high, but it's unclear how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. The school may need to focus on improving its curriculum, teaching methods, and student support to better prepare students for state assessments and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.