Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Marblehead High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marblehead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marblehead High School's student population of 874 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marblehead High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marblehead High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marblehead High School's ranking?
Marblehead High School is ranked #268 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Marblehead High School often compared to?
Marblehead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swampscott High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marblehead High School?
The graduation rate of Marblehead High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marblehead High School?
874 students attend Marblehead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Marblehead High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marblehead High School?
Marblehead High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marblehead High School offer ?
Marblehead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marblehead High School part of?
Marblehead High School is part of Marblehead School District.
School Reviews
2 6/23/2009
There are next to no music programs, and the administration does not seems to give the help that it promises to students, especially the guidance department.
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