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#803 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 45% in state
Amesbury Innovation High School
High School · Amesbury
71 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#803 of 1,793
In Amesbury
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Amesbury
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Amesbury Innovation High School
Amesbury Innovation High School is a public high school in Amesbury, MA, part of Amesbury. Amesbury Innovation High School serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Amesbury Innovation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Amesbury Innovation High School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, Amesbury Innovation High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Amesbury Innovation High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
57% of students at Amesbury Innovation High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Amesbury Innovation High School — Students at Amesbury Innovation High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2023-24)
Based on 18 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How Amesbury Innovation High School Compares
See how Amesbury Innovation High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
71 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Amesbury Innovation High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Newburyport High (rated 7.2/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Newburyport), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Amesbury High (rated 6.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Amesbury, see our Amesbury schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AMESBURY MONTESSORI Amesbury | 0.2 mi | — |
| Amesbury Middle Amesbury | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Amesbury High Amesbury | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Charles C Cashman Elementary Amesbury | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Shay Elementary Amesbury | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| SPARHAWK SCHOOL INC Amesbury | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| AMESBURY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL South Hampton | 1.8 mi | — |
| South Hampton Barnard School South Hampton | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Francis T Bresnahan Elementary Newburyport | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| THE CHILDRENS CASTLE West Newbury | 3.5 mi | — |
| Dr John C Page School West Newbury | 3.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Newburyport High Newburyport | 3.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Rupert A Nock Middle Newburyport | 4.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Edward G. Molin Elementary School Newburyport | 4.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Salisbury Elementary Salisbury | 3.5 mi | 5.9 |
| River Valley Charter School Newburyport | 4.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Kensington Elementary School Kensington | 5.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Helen R Donaghue School Merrimac | 4.1 mi | 7.9 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NEWBURYPORT Newburyport | 4.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Dr Frederick N Sweetsir Merrimac | 4.0 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01913 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,599
Median Home Value
$475,400
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
Population
17,277
College Educated
42.5%
Homeownership
68.3%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
7%
Median Age
44.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amesbury Innovation High School
What grades does Amesbury Innovation High School serve?
Amesbury Innovation High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Amesbury Innovation High School?
Amesbury Innovation High School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amesbury Innovation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amesbury Innovation High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amesbury Innovation High School rank in MA?
Amesbury Innovation High School ranks #803 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Amesbury Innovation High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amesbury Innovation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amesbury Innovation High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amesbury Innovation High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Amesbury Innovation High School a charter school?
No, Amesbury Innovation High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amesbury Innovation High School a Title I school?
No, Amesbury Innovation High School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (978) 388-8037
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
Amesbury- District Enrollment
- 1,817
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,059
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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