Very Good
#422 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 24% in state
Rockport High
High School · Rockport · Rockport, MA
A high school in Rockport, MA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport, MA 01966
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rockport High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rockport High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low169/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockport), 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
$93,227
Median home value
$692,500
Median rent
$1,827/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 807 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rockport
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockport High is listed in Rockport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockport High
Rockport High is a public high school in Rockport, MA, part of Rockport, serving approximately 226 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockport High
What grades does Rockport High serve?
Rockport High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rockport High?
Rockport High has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockport High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockport High is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockport High rank in MA?
Rockport High ranks #422 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rockport High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockport High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Rockport High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockport High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rockport High a charter school?
No, Rockport High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockport High a Title I school?
No, Rockport High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (978) 546-1234
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01966)
- 6,977
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 59.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 01966; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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