Gloucester High School

What Gloucester High School does

Gloucester High School is a public secondary school located at 32 Leslie O Johnson Rd., Gloucester, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of the Gloucester Public Schools district. The school delivers a comprehensive educational program spanning core academics (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages), Career and Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) pathways (Auto Tech, Advanced Manufacturing/Machine Tech, Electrical Tech, Carpentry Tech, Medical Assisting), special education services including the ANCHOR and GAP programs, athletics, the GHS NJROTC program, school counseling, and student publications. Operations run on a 7:10 AM to 3:30 PM Monday-Friday schedule, and the school is led by Principal John M Perella Ed.D with support from Assistant Principal Allison Alves and Dean of Students Samantha Meier, operating under district Superintendent Ben Lummis.

The school's technology stack consists entirely of third-party vendor platforms rather than proprietary systems: Google Classroom for learning management, SchoolBrains for grade tracking and parent portal access, SchoolMessenger for district-wide family communication, and FamilyID for athletic registration. There are no proprietary features, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or native applications disclosed. As a government-funded public institution, GHS does not generate commercial revenue; operations are funded through state education appropriations and local tax revenues allocated by the Gloucester Public Schools district, and no tuition or fees are charged to families.

In December 2022, the school received continued accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) following a multi-year review that began with site visits in October 2021. NEASC commended the school for meeting five of six foundational accreditation elements, including teacher collaboration, curriculum quality, social-emotional well-being support, and equity/inclusion commitment. The school maintains a structured transition pipeline with feeder school O'Maley Middle School and coordinates with Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School as an alternative pathway, positioning GHS as the primary public high school for the Gloucester, Massachusetts community.

Name

Gloucester High School

Legal name

Gloucester High School

Website

https://ghs.gloucesterschools.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gloucester High School is a NEASC-accredited public high school in Gloucester, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 with core academics, vocational-technical programs, athletics, and special education services as part of the Gloucester Public Schools district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Vocational training
• College preparation
• Special education services
• School athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gloucester High School is a public high school providing grades 9-12 secondary education, including core academic instruction, Career/Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) in five trades, college and career counseling, special education, athletics, NJROTC, library/media services, and on-campus health services. The school is operated by the Gloucester Public Schools district and is tuition-free for district residents. Programs are delivered in person at the 32 Leslie O Johnson Rd. campus with supplementary digital tools (Google Classroom, SchoolBrains, SchoolMessenger) for instruction, progress monitoring, and family communication.

Product overview

Gloucester High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program for grades 9-12. The school's offerings include core academic programs across English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language departments, along with Career/Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) programs (Auto Tech, Advanced Manufacturing/Machine Tech, Electrical Tech, Carpentry Tech, Medical Assisting), special education services (ANCHOR Program, GAP Program, Life Skills, Transition Program), athletic programs, extracurricular clubs and organizations, NJROTC, school counseling, health services, library learning commons, summer school, and a student newspaper (The Gillnetter). The school is accredited by NEASC and serves as the primary public high school for Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career/Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) Programs Vocational technical education programs providing hands-on training in Auto Tech, Advanced Manufacturing/Machine Tech, Electrical Tech, Carpentry Tech, and Medical Assisting, preparing students for workforce entry or continued education.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education offerings including the ANCHOR Program (autism support), GAP Program, Life Skills, Reading Specialist services, School Psychologist support, and Transition Program for post-secondary planning, for students with disabilities.
• School Counseling Services Comprehensive guidance services including academic counseling, college and career planning, scholarship information, adjustment counseling, and the PACE (positive alternative consequences) program, for enrolled students and families.
• GHS Athletics Athletic programs for students including various sports, with registration through FamilyID and schedules via Northeastern MA platforms.
• GHS NJROTC Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program providing students with leadership training, citizenship development, and maritime education.
• Summer School Program Summer school offerings for students needing academic remediation or enrichment opportunities.
• Library Learning Commons School library and media center providing students with learning resources, research support, and literacy development services, staffed by a media specialist.
• GHS Health Center On-campus health center providing students with medical services, health counseling, and wellness support, staffed by school nurses.
• O'Maley/GHS Transition Program Structured transition program helping 8th grade students from O'Maley Middle School successfully move to high school, including visits, orientation events, course selection support, and CVTE showcases.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• O'Maley Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal transition partnership between O'Maley Middle School and Gloucester High School. Includes year-round transition events beginning in October, CVTE visits, electives fair, course selection assistance, 8th grade visit days, CVTE showcase, and summer orientation program. Special education coordinators and counselors collaborate on placement and program recommendations.
• Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative high school option for students not attending Gloucester High School. O'Maley counselors assist interested students through application process including visits and interviews. Gloucester Public Schools staff provides support for students choosing this alternative path.
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body that conducted comprehensive review of Gloucester High School including document review, site visits, class observations, and stakeholder interviews. Awarded continued accreditation with multiple commendations for educational quality, teacher collaboration, social-emotional support, and equity/inclusion efforts.
• Gloucester Public Schools DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent district organization providing centralized services including district report cards, parent forms and documents, meals and payments (foodservices.gloucesterschools.com), transportation, and SchoolMessenger communication system.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Rockport High School: Neighboring Cape Ann public high school serving Rockport students grades 9-12. Comparable small public comprehensive high school profile, sharing the same regional competitive set and parent demographics.
• Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School: Regional CTE-focused public high school explicitly named in GHS data as the primary alternative vocational pathway for O'Maley Middle School graduates. Directly competes with GHS for vocational-oriented students in the same North Shore Massachusetts catchment area.
• Salem High School: Nearby Massachusetts public high school serving Salem grades 9-12. Comparable public secondary school offering academic, vocational, and CTE pathways within the same regional ecosystem and competing for the same student pool.
• Danvers High School: Neighboring North Shore Massachusetts public high school serving Danvers students grades 9-12. Comparable suburban public high school profile, similarly draws from a single feeder middle school and competes with GHS for inter-district transfer students.
• Beverly High School: Adjacent North Shore Massachusetts public high school serving Beverly students in grades 9-12. Comparable suburban public comprehensive high school with similar CTE, athletic, and college-prep program mix, competing in the same labor and family market.
• Manchester Essex Regional High School: Regional public high school serving Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex, Massachusetts. Direct geographic peer on Cape Ann with a comparable comprehensive high school model and similar feeder-school transitions.
• Ipswich High School: North Shore Massachusetts public high school serving Ipswich grades 9-12. Comparable suburban public secondary school competing for the same regional student pool and offering similar academic, athletic, and vocational pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Lynn Vocational Technical Institute: Larger regional public vocational-technical high school serving Lynn and surrounding North Shore communities. Comparable CTE-focused public high school model, broader trade catalog, and a competitor for vocational-bound students who might otherwise consider GHS's CVTE offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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