About Us

Newburyport High School is a public comprehensive four-year school, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The 2009-2010 school enrollment is 739 students, 9th through 12th grades. The student body has access to state-of-the-art facilities, the result of a recent, complete building renovation. Newburyport High School implements a “parallel A/B block schedule,” operating on a two day cycle, with four classes each day. Classes are 90 minutes long with five minutes passing time between classes. Each student is allotted 30 minutes for lunch. Teaching staff is provided with ongoing in-service training to assist them in employing active learning strategies in the classroom. More than half the teaching staff has earned advanced degrees in subject areas.

Newburyport is a suburban residential, seacoast community located 37 miles northeast of Boston in Essex County. The smallest city in the Commonwealth, per the 2000 census, Newburyport continues to have a relatively stable population of 17,000. The city’s historical architecture is well known, particularly the restored commercial district and the residential district along High Street, which features fine examples of Federalist architecture. The well-developed cultural and artistic aspects of the city are highlighted by a live theater space and numerous galleries. Fine restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and the natural beauty of the waterfront combine to make Newburyport a wonderful place for residents, and a supportive environment for education.

Mission Statement

The Newburyport High School learning community strives to meet the diverse educational and social needs of its students. Using a variety of teaching strategies and learning options to accommodate student differences, we work to create the challenging, safe, and supportive environment necessary for the development for every student. Our mission is to educate our students to their fullest potential, equipping them with the academic, social, and civic skills necessary for lifelong learning, understanding, and participation in an ever-changing global community.

Expectations for Student Learning

Students will develop and demonstrate

• proficiency in a diverse collection of writing, reading, and communication techniques;
• strategies and abilities in order to solve problems and make decisions;
• skills, knowledge, and understanding of the behaviors and habits necessary for a healthy lifestyle;
• the ability to recognize and use appropriate learning and information resources;
• the knowledge, skills, and experiences to participate in and contribute to the community, the United States, and the world.

Approved by faculty February 11, 2002
Approved by School Committee April 23, 2002

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