A+ Top 9%

Newburyport High School

Grades 09-12 NEWBURYPORT, MA

Improved 30 spots from last year

#35 State Rank
A District Grade
241 High Street, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
743 Students
80.4 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

70% Proficient or Above
20% Advanced

Mathematics

56% Proficient or Above
19% Advanced

Science

68% Proficient or Above
20% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 10 70% 20%
2025 Mathematics 10 56% 19%
2025 Science 10 68% 20%
2024 English Language Arts 10 72% 16%
2024 Mathematics 10 64% 14%
2024 Science 10 63% 17%
2023 English Language Arts 10 72% 21%
2023 Mathematics 10 71% 10%
2023 Science 10 72% 17%
2022 English Language Arts 10 72% 8%
2022 Mathematics 10 66% 16%
2022 Science 10 71% 17%

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

743 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 89.8%
Hispanic 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
Black 0.9%

Gender

48.5% Male
51.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 12.1%

Athletics Programs

26 sports programs with 1,722 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 65 athletes
  • Softball 56 athletes
  • Volleyball 56 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 41 athletes
  • Baseball 40 athletes
  • Basketball 40 athletes
  • Lacrosse 37 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 32 athletes
  • Golf 24 athletes
  • Cross Country 24 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 23 athletes
  • Ski-Nordic 13 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 451 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 410 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 65 athletes
  • Cross Country 48 athletes
  • Volleyball 44 athletes
  • Soccer 39 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 36 athletes
  • Tennis 36 athletes
  • Basketball 32 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 28 athletes
  • Baseball 26 athletes
  • Softball 25 athletes
  • Ski-Alpine 16 athletes
  • Gymnastics 15 athletes

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

Location

241 High Street, NEWBURYPORT, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newburyport High School's letter grade?

Newburyport 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 Newburyport High School serve?

Newburyport High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.

Is Newburyport High School part of a school district?

Yes, Newburyport High School is part of Newburyport 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 Newburyport High School offer AP courses?

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