Newburyport High

241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950

www.newburyport.k12.ma.us

743 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newburyport High School, located at 241 High Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local community. Steeped in a town known for its rich maritime history and architectural charm, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the North Shore. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is highly regarded for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and civic responsibility. By leveraging the unique resources of the Newburyport community, the high school encourages students to engage in service learning and collaborative projects. With a commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, Newburyport High School aims to develop well-rounded, critical thinkers who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a global society.

743

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newburyport High
Demographic	Student Count
White	667
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Asian	13
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
667 (89.8%)
Hispanic
41 (5.5%)
Two or More
14 (1.9%)
Asian
13 (1.7%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newburyport
Phone:	(978)465-4440
Website:	http://www.newburyport.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 170

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 193

Grade 12 197

Ungraded 2