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High Schools in Ipswich

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At a glance

DistrictIpswich65^th of 348 Massachusetts districtsFull district overview →

School

447

Students

Top rankedIpswich High58^th of 349 Massachusetts high schools

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Biggest riser

Ipswich High up 47 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Ipswich, Massachusetts is home to a single high school, Ipswich High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked 58th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 17% of schools statewide. Ipswich High School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years and boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate of 94.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.5% for the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, Ipswich High School students significantly outperform the state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Biology. For example, in 2024-2025, 74.53% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.66%. The school also allocates resources effectively, spending $19,104 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.9 to 1.

Overall, Ipswich High School stands out as a high-performing institution that is delivering strong academic outcomes for its students. The school's consistent rankings, test scores, and resource allocation suggest it is a standout school not only in the Ipswich district, but also in the state of Massachusetts.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2015)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Total
Ipswich High	Public	9-12	134 High Street	Ipswich	01938	Essex County	Ipswich	No	No	No	No	(978) 356-3137	447	50	8.9	14.2%	369 (82.6%)	8 (1.8%)	45 (10.1%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	86.8	58^th of 349 public high schools	83.4%		71.8	105^th of 348 public high schools	69.8%	47	74.5	69.8	64.0	57.3	$24,698

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Triton	2.29 mi	5	129^th
Hamilton-Wenham	4.11 mi	5	39^th
Topsfield	4.58 mi	2
Manchester Essex Regional	4.99 mi	4	52^nd
Georgetown	7.02 mi	3	205^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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