Excellent
#226 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
Scituate High School
High School · Scituate · Scituate, MA
A high school in Scituate, MA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
606 C J Cushing Hwy, Scituate, MA 02066
- Math 66% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scituate High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 Scituate High School 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low157/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scituate), 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
$131,889
Median home value
$789,500
Median rent
$1,579/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Norwell HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 596 | 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.
Scituate
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scituate High School is listed in Scituate; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scituate High School
Scituate High School is a public high school in Scituate, MA, part of Scituate, serving approximately 749 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scituate High School
What grades does Scituate High School serve?
Scituate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scituate High School?
Scituate High School has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scituate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scituate High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scituate High School rank in MA?
Scituate High School ranks #226 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Scituate High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scituate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Scituate High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scituate High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scituate High School a charter school?
No, Scituate High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scituate High School a Title I school?
No, Scituate High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (781) 545-8750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02066)
- 18,895
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 02066; 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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