Excellent
#150 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 8% in state
Hamilton-wenham Regional High
High School · Hamilton-wenham · South Hamilton, MA
A high school in South Hamilton, MA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
775 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
- Math 75% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hamilton-wenham Regional High score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 79% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hamilton-wenham Regional High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,137
Median home value
$688,500
Median rent
$1,746/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01982; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingree SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Penguin HallPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Ipswich HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Waring SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton-wenham
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton-wenham Regional High is listed in Hamilton-Wenham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton-wenham Regional High
Hamilton-wenham Regional High is a public high school in South Hamilton, MA, part of Hamilton-wenham, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton-wenham Regional High
What grades does Hamilton-wenham Regional High serve?
Hamilton-wenham Regional High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hamilton-wenham Regional High?
Hamilton-wenham Regional High has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton-wenham Regional High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton-wenham Regional High is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton-wenham Regional High rank in MA?
Hamilton-wenham Regional High ranks #150 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hamilton-wenham Regional High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton-wenham Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hamilton-wenham Regional High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton-wenham Regional High has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hamilton-wenham Regional High a charter school?
No, Hamilton-wenham Regional High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton-wenham Regional High a Title I school?
No, Hamilton-wenham Regional High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (978) 468-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01982)
- 7,646
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01982; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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