Saugus High

Summary:

Saugus High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 713, located in the Saugus District, which is ranked 276 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Saugus High performs below the state averages in English Language Arts (48.21%), Mathematics (45.18%), and Science (40.52%) on MCAS tests. The school's four-year graduation rate of 88.4% and dropout rate of 6.8% are also less favorable compared to nearby high-performing schools like Wakefield Memorial High (98.5% graduation rate) and Melrose High (97.3% graduation rate). Additionally, Saugus High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting potential equity concerns that need to be addressed.

While Saugus High has experienced a decrease in racial diversity over the past few years, its performance has been inconsistent, ranging from a statewide ranking of 186 out of 347 schools in 2022-2023 to 239 out of 342 schools in 2021-2022. When compared to the nearby high schools, Saugus High generally performs worse academically and has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates, particularly when compared to high-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Pearce Drive
       Saugus, MA  01906


(781) 231-5027

District: Saugus

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,754 Help


Feeder schools for Saugus High:

Elementary:    Belmonte STEAM Academy
    Veterans Early Learning Center
Middle:    Saugus Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  713

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.4%
Hispanic:
31.3%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saugus High ranks worse than 64.1% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saugus High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.4%), Hispanic (31.3%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saugus High is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saugus High is $17,754.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saugus High:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugus High 223rd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Saugus High in the ranking list.)

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Saugus:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugus 276th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saugus High

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Rank History for all students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.43 210th 304 30.9%
2004 50.18 182nd 307 40.7%
2005 55.56 170th 311 45.3%
2006 44.03 200th 314 36.3%
2007 43.14 204th 316 35.4%
2008 46.63 196th 319 38.6%
2009 37.77 238th 322 26.1%
2010 40.75 241st 335 28.1%
2011 39.43 250th 340 26.5%
2012 42.94 238th 340 30.0%
2013 46.94 241st 344 29.9%
2014 50.08 226th 347 34.9%
2015 45.39 244th 354 31.1%
2016 38.71 263rd 351 25.1%
2017 39.86 258th 348 25.9%
2018 46.45 231st 345 33.0%
2019 38.89 244th 351 30.5%
2021 32.58 211th 285 26.0%
2022 31.76 239th 342 30.1%
2023 48.34 186th 347 46.4%
2024 41.01 223rd 348 35.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.14 233rd 344 32.3%
2019 24.20 297th 348 14.7%
2021 21.84 223rd 268 16.8%
2022 22.22 277th 339 18.3%
2023 60.59 85th 301 71.8%
2024 56.58 111th 289 61.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.18 234th 330 29.1%
2019 22.89 278th 330 15.8%
2021 26.20 197th 253 22.1%
2022 27.32 246th 332 25.9%
2023 52.25 163rd 338 51.8%
2024 54.49 153rd 338 54.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 236th 339 30.4%
2019 38.99 231st 342 32.5%
2021 39.13 191st 281 32.0%
2022 42.27 212th 340 37.6%
2023 55.18 161st 339 52.5%
2024 43.47 210th 342 38.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.65 194th 299 35.1%
2019 26.87 225th 299 24.7%
2021 26.87 151st 202 25.2%
2022 37.43 167th 295 43.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 228th 343 33.5%
2019 34.00 257th 346 25.7%
2021 24.98 219th 281 22.1%
2022 23.86 261st 339 23.0%
2023 40.47 207th 343 39.7%
2024 34.48 228th 342 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.35 130th 160 18.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.28 96th 193 50.3%
2019 51.70 91st 206 55.8%
2021 65.32 38th 149 74.5%
2022 41.16 116th 217 46.5%
2023 46.51 121st 241 49.8%
2024 47.83 122nd 249 51.0%
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Rank History for White students at Saugus High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.28 254th 303 16.2%
2019 20.70 256th 302 15.2%
2021 17.50 221st 249 11.2%
2022 17.77 253rd 300 15.7%
2023 38.51 186th 301 38.2%
2024 34.61 205th 302 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Saugus High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 983 6 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
1989 868 4 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1990 840 8 5 5 0 n/a n/a -2 856
1991 792 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1992 766 9 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 787
1993 809 7 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1994 811 9 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1995 784 9 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 784 9 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 845 5 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 870
1998 873 6 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 902
1999 852 6 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 883
2000 893 3 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 915
2001 911 6 16 5 6 n/a n/a 0 944
2002 860 11 22 16 3 n/a n/a 0 912
2003 860 11 22 16 3 n/a n/a 0 912
2004 841 6 21 16 3 n/a n/a 0 887
2005 773 8 18 19 1 n/a n/a 0 819
2006 803 15 22 41 1 n/a n/a 0 882
2007 758 19 26 40 2 n/a n/a 1 846
2008 737 28 33 49 1 n/a n/a 4 852
2009 726 28 36 61 1 0 2 0 854
2010 669 25 35 53 2 0 9 0 793
2011 618 25 27 47 2 0 8 0 727
2012 596 20 25 54 1 0 13 0 709
2013 585 21 23 67 1 0 11 0 708
2014 589 30 31 83 1 0 8 0 742
2015 562 29 30 79 2 1 10 0 713
2016 564 30 36 76 3 2 4 0 715
2017 511 37 40 84 3 0 3 0 678
2018 487 28 32 99 4 0 6 0 656
2019 505 33 30 122 3 0 5 1 699
2020 479 39 31 123 4 1 11 1 689
2021 466 39 31 128 4 1 10 1 680
2022 434 39 32 171 3 2 12 1 694
2023 388 49 31 223 4 4 13 1 713

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saugus High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1005 n/a n/a n/a
1989 885 n/a n/a n/a
1990 856 n/a n/a n/a
1991 807 n/a n/a n/a
1992 787 n/a n/a n/a
1993 828 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 828 n/a n/a n/a
1995 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 870 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 883 n/a 0.0 7.9
2000 915 n/a 0.0 7.1
2001 944 n/a 0.0 4.1
2002 912 n/a n/a 4.5
2003 912 n/a n/a 4.5
2004 887 64.0 13.9 5.4
2005 819 56.0 14.6 10.1
2006 882 57.0 15.5 7.9
2007 846 60.0 14.1 11
2008 852 57.0 14.9 9.8
2009 854 57.1 15.0 16.5
2010 793 56.9 13.9 16.4
2011 727 58.7 12.3 15.1
2012 709 59.3 11.9 27.9
2013 708 58.3 12.1 32.8
2014 742 58.1 12.7 27.8
2015 713 63.0 11.3 29.2
2016 715 57.0 12.5 n/a
2017 678 53.7 12.6 n/a
2018 656 54.4 12.0 n/a
2019 699 53.1 13.1 n/a
2020 689 56.5 12.1 n/a
2021 680 50.1 13.5 n/a
2022 694 44.8 15.4 n/a
2023 713 46.9 15.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saugus High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1005 n/a n/a n/a
1989 885 n/a n/a n/a
1990 856 n/a n/a n/a
1991 807 n/a n/a n/a
1992 787 n/a n/a n/a
1993 828 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 828 n/a n/a n/a
1995 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 870 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 883 n/a 0.0 7.9
2000 915 n/a 0.0 7.1
2001 944 n/a 0.0 4.1
2002 912 n/a n/a 4.5
2003 912 n/a n/a 4.5
2004 887 64.0 13.9 5.4
2005 819 56.0 14.6 10.1
2006 882 57.0 15.5 7.9
2007 846 60.0 14.1 11
2008 852 57.0 14.9 9.8
2009 854 57.1 15.0 16.5
2010 793 56.9 13.9 16.4
2011 727 58.7 12.3 15.1
2012 709 59.3 11.9 27.9
2013 708 58.3 12.1 32.8
2014 742 58.1 12.7 27.8
2015 713 63.0 11.3 29.2
2016 715 57.0 12.5 n/a
2017 678 53.7 12.6 n/a
2018 656 54.4 12.0 n/a
2019 699 53.1 13.1 n/a
2020 689 56.5 12.1 n/a
2021 680 50.1 13.5 n/a
2022 694 44.8 15.4 n/a
2023 713 46.9 15.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saugus High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $384 (2.3%) $16,555 (97.7%) $16,938
2020 $254 (1.5%) $16,356 (98.5%) $16,610
2021 $583 (3.3%) $17,170 (96.7%) $17,754

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saugus High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 351 High schoolsRanks 186th of 347 High schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Saugus High)5256.2
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Saugus)4851.7
 3.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Saugus High)4245.9
 3.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Saugus)4043.9
 3.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students699713
 2%
African American3349
 48.5%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian3031
 3.3%
Hispanic122223
 82.8%
Pacific Islander04
White505388
 23.2%
Two or More Races513
 160%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saugus High

Saugus High ranks 223rd of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Saugus High.

Saugus High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belmonte STEAM Academy
Elementary : Veterans Early Learning Center
Middle : Saugus Middle School

Students at Saugus High are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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