C+ Top 63%

Gloucester High School

Grades 09-12 GLOUCESTER, MA

Moved up 20 places from 2024 to 2025

#219 State Rank
C- District Grade
32 Leslie O. Johnson Road, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
Active Athletics 27 sports
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
769 Students
89% Attendance Rate
50.4 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

38% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 45% 45%
2024 41% 41%
2025 38% 38%

Mathematics

42% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 38% 38%
2024 46% 46%
2025 42% 42%

Science

37% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2023 31% 31%
2024 37% 37%
2025 37% 37%
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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 38%7%
2025Mathematics10 42%7%
2025Science10 37%9%
2024English Language Arts10 41%11%
2024Mathematics10 46%16%
2024Science10 37%10%
2023English Language Arts10 45%8%
2023Mathematics10 38%7%
2023Science10 31%7%

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

769 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 75.6%
Hispanic 17.9%
Multiracial 2.9%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.4%

Gender

53.1% Male
46.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 10.4%
Special Education 27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch 44.2%

Athletics Programs

27 sports programs with 1,070 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 60 athletes
  • Softball 37 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 33 athletes
  • Basketball 32 athletes
  • Baseball 30 athletes
  • Wrestling 27 athletes
  • Lacrosse 26 athletes
  • Volleyball 21 athletes
  • Golf 20 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 17 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 13 athletes
  • Tennis 4 athletes
  • Cross Country 1 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 321 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 214 athletes
  • Cross Country 36 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 31 athletes
  • Softball 29 athletes
  • Soccer 26 athletes
  • Tennis 19 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 19 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 18 athletes
  • Baseball 12 athletes
  • Winter Swim/Dive 11 athletes
  • Gymnastics 11 athletes
  • Basketball 1 athletes
  • Golf 1 athletes

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

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

6.9% Dropout Rate

Attendance

89% Attendance Rate
35.1% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

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Location

32 Leslie O. Johnson Road, GLOUCESTER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gloucester High School's grade rating?

Gloucester High School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #219 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 63% 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 Gloucester High School?

Approximately 769 students are enrolled at Gloucester High School.

How does Gloucester High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Gloucester High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (38% proficient), Mathematics (42% proficient), Science (37% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does Gloucester High School offer?

Gloucester High School offers 27 athletic programs (13 boys' sports, 14 girls' sports) with approximately 1,070 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at Gloucester High School?

Gloucester High School has a solid 89.1% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Gloucester High School?

Gloucester High School has an attendance rate of 89%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Gloucester High School part of?

Gloucester High School is part of Gloucester 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.