- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saugus, MA
Saugus High
Federal NCES profile for Saugus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251050001684
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saugus High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 744
- students enrolled
Saugus High has class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saugus High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Saugus, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Saugus High held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 251050001684 · Saugus, MA High · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students)
Saugus High held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Saugus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmonte Steam
Belmonte Steam Academy
814 students
- This school
Saugus High
744 students
- Saugus Middle
Saugus Middle School
616 students
- Veterans Early
Veterans Early Learning Center
501 students
What this shows Saugus High reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saugus High compares
Saugus High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
African American 8.1%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Saugus High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Saugus reports $20,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saugus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmonte Steam Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saugus Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saugus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saugus High
How many students attend Saugus High?
Saugus High has 744 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saugus, MA. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugus High is 16.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saugus High?
The largest demographic group at Saugus High is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Saugus, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saugus High?
Saugus High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saugus High rank among public schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Saugus High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Saugus, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saugus on the city page.
What other schools are in Saugus?
Besides Saugus High, Saugus also operates Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students), Saugus Middle School (616 students), and Veterans Early Learning Center (501 students). See the Saugus district page for the complete list.