Enrollment
1,795
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250711001067
Classical High — Lynn, MA
Federal NCES profile for Classical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lynn · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Classical High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Classical High reports 1,795 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 118.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lynn spends $23,095 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.4% from the state, and 26.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Classical High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,795 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,095
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.3 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 292 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,795 Top 98% in Massachusetts — larger than 2% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 118.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250711001067
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 11.1%
African American 7.9%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 7.3
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 77
Out-of-school suspensions 292
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynn, which includes Classical High.
$23,095
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 26.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Classical High
How many students attend Classical High?
Classical High has 1,795 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical High is 15.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical High?
The largest demographic group at Classical High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lynn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical High?
Classical High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.