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#264 of 388 private schools in MA

New England Academy

High School

96 CHERRY HILL DR, Beverly, MA 01915

Private

Enrollment

95

Student-Teacher

6.3:1

Score

5.7

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Massachusetts private schools

#264 of 388

In Beverly

#9 of 10

public schools

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New England Academy

5.7/10

High School in Beverly · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.1/10

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About New England Academy

New England Academy is a private high school in Beverly, MA. New England Academy serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. New England Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it compares0.7 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 95 students, New England Academy 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.

At 6.3:1 students to teachers, New England Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

New England Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How New England Academy compares to the 8 public schools in Beverly, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
This School
vs
11.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
95
This School
vs
563
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.7% vs 0%
Asian 3.2% vs 0%
Black 1.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%
New England Academy Beverly Public Avg

All Schools in Beverly

School Rating
New England Academy (this school) 5.7
McKeown School 5.1
Beverly Middle School 6.6
North Beverly Elementary 8.3
Beverly High 6.0
Ayers/Ryal Side School 8.5
Hannah Elementary 7.2
Cove Elementary 4.5
Centerville Elementary 8.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,227.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 95
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.7%
Asian 3.2%
Black 1.1%
Hispanic 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

96 CHERRY HILL DR, Beverly, MA 01915

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering New England Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Danvers High (rated 6.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Danvers), which scores slightly higher. Another option is NORTH SHORE RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Beverly High (rated 6.0/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Beverly, see our Beverly schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
WALDORF SCHOOL AT MORAINE FARM Beverly 0.6 mi 7.1
Willis E Thorpe Danvers 0.7 mi 8.1
THE SAINTS ACADEMY Beverly 1.0 mi 4.7
SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Beverly 1.2 mi 7.6
Holten Richmond Middle School Danvers 1.3 mi 6.6
Riverside Danvers 1.4 mi 6.3
McKeown School Beverly 1.4 mi 5.1
Danvers High Danvers 1.2 mi 6.1
Beverly Middle School Beverly 1.4 mi 6.6
LITTLE HANDS CHILDRENS CENTER Danvers 1.4 mi
BEVERLY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Beverly 1.7 mi 6.7
HOPEFUL JOURNEYS EDUCATIONAL CENTER Beverly 1.5 mi 8.2
North Beverly Elementary Beverly 1.5 mi 8.3
Beverly High Beverly 1.6 mi 6.0
NORTH SHORE RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL Beverly 1.6 mi 6.1
Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly 2.0 mi 8.5
Bessie Buker Elementary Wenham 2.5 mi 9.1
BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Peabody 2.7 mi 5.3
ST MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Danvers 2.1 mi 5.4
Great Oak Danvers 2.1 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,347

Median Home Value

$619,600

Median Rent

$1,684/mo

Population

41,656

College Educated

51.4%

Homeownership

59.4%

Avg Commute

29.8 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

38.9

Similar Schools

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Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn, MA 5.7
Trinity Day Academy New Bedford, MA 5.7
Lyon High School Brighton, MA 5.8
Chelsea Opportunity Academy Chelsea, MA 5.5
Gateway Academy Haverhill, MA 5.9
GIFFORD SCHOOL Weston, MA 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New England Academy

What grades does New England Academy serve?

New England Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend New England Academy?

New England Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New England Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at New England Academy is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New England Academy rank in MA?

New England Academy ranks #264 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is New England Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

New England Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New England Academy a private school?

Yes, New England Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is New England Academy a religious school?

No, New England Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
95
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
198 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County

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