For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 807 students in Gloucester, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Gloucester, MA is Gloucester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Gloucester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Gloucester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gloucester High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gloucester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 L O Johnson Rd
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Gloucester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
11 Webster Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9820
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gloucester, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gloucester, MA include Gloucester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gloucester?
1 public high schools are located in Gloucester.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester?
Gloucester public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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