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#155 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 9% in state

Lynnfield High

High School · Lynnfield · Lynnfield, MA

A high school in Lynnfield, MA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940

  • Math 66% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation28.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$19,903
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Lynnfield High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2023
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
66%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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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The neighborhood

Where Lynnfield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynnfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$171,044

Median home value

$891,100

Median rent

$2,333/mo

College educated

61.2%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–121.6 mi343Compare →
Peabody Veterans Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified4.19–123.0 mi1,420Compare →
Northeast Metro Regional VocationalEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.1 mi1,343Compare →
Wakefield Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–123.1 mi840Compare →

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.

Lynnfield

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$19,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lynnfield High is listed in Lynnfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lynnfield High

Lynnfield High is a public high school in Lynnfield, MA, part of Lynnfield, serving approximately 571 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lynnfield High

What grades does Lynnfield High serve?

Lynnfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lynnfield High?

Lynnfield High has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lynnfield High is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lynnfield High rank in MA?

Lynnfield High ranks #155 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Lynnfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynnfield High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lynnfield High a charter school?

No, Lynnfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lynnfield High a Title I school?

No, Lynnfield High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 01940)
13,183
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
41.5
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 01940; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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