School Profile

Beverly High School
CEEB Code:  220-135

School Profile 2012-2013

Beverly High School is a four-year public high school enrolling approximately 1300 students in 2012-2013, including 305 seniors.  Accreditation is through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Mission Statement

The mission of Beverly High School is to provide a safe, respectful environment in which all students are challenged to reach their academic and social potential.

Curriculum

Levels represent the different academic standards offered in courses:  Advanced Placement/Honors, College Preparatory and Unleveled.  AP and Honors are the most challenging courses.  College preparatory courses are designed to prepare students for higher education or technical schools.  Courses without designation of CP/Honors/AP are counted as Standard when calculating GPA. Beverly High School operates on a 4×4 Block Schedule.  All courses are 83 minutes and are on an alternating day schedule.  Major courses are yearlong and electives are semester long.  This year a one-one laptop program was implemented.

Graduation Requirements
130 total credits

(For the Class of 2102, 2013, and 2014)

English 20.0 Credits
Mathematics 17.5  Credits
Science 17.5  Credits
Social Studies 17.5  Credits
Fine Arts 2.5   Credits
Wellness 7.5   Credits
Computer Proficiency 2.5   Credits
  • Students must pass a course with a D- (60).
  • Failing grades are entered on transcript and included in GPA calculations even if course was repeated or taken in summer school.

  • Mission Statement

    The mission of Beverly High School is to provide a safe, respectful environment in which all students are challenged to reach their academic and social potential.

  • Nondiscrimination

    Students, parents, employees, applicants for admission, and applicants for employment are hereby notified that the Beverly Public Schools District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission or access to its programs, services, or activities, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of our operations.

    Equity Coordinators Mrs. Tina Grasso Mrs. Helen Gorman