A- Top 24%

Amesbury High School

Grades 09-12 AMESBURY, MA

Dropped 15 spots from last year

#88 State Rank
B District Grade
5 Highland Street, AMESBURY, MA 01913
481 Students
74.9 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

56% Proficient or Above
11% Advanced

Mathematics

48% Proficient or Above
13% Advanced

Science

57% Proficient or Above
16% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 10 56% 11%
2025 Mathematics 10 48% 13%
2025 Science 10 57% 16%
2024 English Language Arts 10 74% 20%
2024 Mathematics 10 58% 11%
2024 Science 10 54% 9%
2023 English Language Arts 10 64% 23%
2023 Mathematics 10 57% 7%
2023 Science 10 61% 11%
2022 English Language Arts 10 67% 13%
2022 Mathematics 10 61% 6%
2022 Science 10 61% 9%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

481 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 79.6%
Hispanic 11.4%
Asian 3.3%
Black 1%

Gender

52.2% Male
47.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch 29.7%

Athletics Programs

25 sports programs with 928 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 37 athletes
  • Softball 36 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 35 athletes
  • Baseball 30 athletes
  • Volleyball 29 athletes
  • Basketball 28 athletes
  • Lacrosse 23 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 20 athletes
  • Golf 18 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 11 athletes
  • Cross Country 10 athletes
  • Wrestling 3 athletes
  • Field Hockey 1 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 281 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 183 athletes
  • Soccer 34 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 32 athletes
  • Softball 24 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 21 athletes
  • Baseball 20 athletes
  • Tennis 18 athletes
  • Cross Country 18 athletes
  • Basketball 10 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 5 athletes
  • Field Hockey 1 athletes

Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

Location

5 Highland Street, AMESBURY, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amesbury High School's letter grade?

Amesbury High School has earned a letter grade of A-, based on MCAS test scores, attendance, and other performance metrics. This grade represents how the school compares to other Massachusetts High schools.

What grades does Amesbury High School serve?

Amesbury High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.

Is Amesbury High School part of a school district?

Yes, Amesbury High School is part of Amesbury School District. The district oversees multiple schools in the area and provides centralized administration, curriculum standards, and support services.

How are school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple factors including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. The composite score is then converted to a letter grade based on statewide percentile rankings.

Does Amesbury High School offer AP courses?

For information about AP courses at Amesbury High School, please contact the school directly or visit their website.