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Lynnfield High

275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940 · (781) 334-5820 · Essex County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL588 STUDENTS
Enrollment
588
High
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
3
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
167
Grade 10
151
Grade 11
129
Grade 12
141
Student demographics
White
45778%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
5610%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 26%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Asian
478%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Two+
193%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28448%
Female
30452%

School pathway

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
78.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +0.0pp since 2018
Math
66.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -11.0pp since 2018

What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 78 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2018, while math scores are down about 11 points.

Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
588
-60 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 12.2:1
% White
78%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
8%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lynnfield High

As a small 9-12 campus in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, Lynnfield High educates 588 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Lynnfield. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 24% below typical.

Lynnfield High is one of 5 schools operated by Lynnfield, a district that enrolls 2,178 students overall.

On demographics, Lynnfield High records that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment; the rest consists of 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% multiracial. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 68%.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting Lynnfield High tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Essex County) records that median household earnings sit near $101,883, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Essex County's 221 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students), Lynnfield High is one campus in the mix.

Lynnfield Preschool is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Lynnfield High.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Lynnfield High's enrollment has edged down 9% since 2018, when it stood at 648 (now 588). The White share of enrollment declined from 88% to 78% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Lynnfield High community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Essex County at a glance

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Population
813,054
Census ACS
Median income
$101,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
221
113,427 students

Quick facts

School name
Lynnfield High
District
Lynnfield
Address
275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Phone
(781) 334-5820
County
Essex County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
588
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250714001090
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lynnfield High
What is the total enrollment at Lynnfield High?
Lynnfield High enrolls approximately 588 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Lynnfield High serve?
Lynnfield High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnfield High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lynnfield High is approximately 12.0:1 (49 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lynnfield High?
At Lynnfield High, the student body is approximately 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Lynnfield High public or private?
Lynnfield High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lynnfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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