B+ Top 33%

Amesbury High School

Grades 09-12 AMESBURY, MA

Moved down 42 places from 2024 to 2025

#115 State Rank
C+ District Grade
5 Highland Street, AMESBURY, MA 01913
Active Athletics 25 sports
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
483 Students
92.3% Attendance Rate
59.3 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

56% Meeting or exceeding expectations

11% exceeding expectations

2023 64% 64%
2024 74% 74%
2025 56% 56%

Mathematics

48% Meeting or exceeding expectations

13% exceeding expectations

2023 57% 57%
2024 58% 58%
2025 48% 48%

Science

57% Meeting or exceeding expectations

16% exceeding expectations

2023 61% 61%
2024 54% 54%
2025 57% 57%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts10 56%11%
2025Mathematics10 48%13%
2025Science10 57%16%
2024English Language Arts10 74%20%
2024Mathematics10 58%11%
2024Science10 54%9%
2023English Language Arts10 64%23%
2023Mathematics10 57%7%
2023Science10 61%11%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

483 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 77.8%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 3.5%
Black 2.3%

Gender

56.7% Male
43.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.1%
Special Education 19.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 29.6%

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).

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

1.1% Dropout Rate

Attendance

92.3% Attendance Rate
24.7% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

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Location

5 Highland Street, AMESBURY, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amesbury High School's grade rating?

Amesbury High School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #115 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 33% of Massachusetts High schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Amesbury High School?

Approximately 483 students are enrolled at Amesbury High School.

How does Amesbury High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Amesbury High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (56% proficient), Mathematics (48% proficient), Science (57% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does Amesbury High School offer?

Amesbury High School offers 25 athletic programs (13 boys' sports, 12 girls' sports) with approximately 928 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at Amesbury High School?

Amesbury High School has a strong 93.1% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Amesbury High School?

Amesbury High School has an attendance rate of 92.3%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Amesbury High School part of?

Amesbury High School is part of Amesbury School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.