Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a North Shore district that just rebuilt its schools. The detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
~2,600Students (PreK-12)
SachemsDistrict mascot
02620000DESE District Code
6-12Combined Middle-High
District Overview
| District | Saugus Public Schools |
| Grades | PreK-12 |
| Combined campus | Saugus Middle-High School (6-12) |
| Elementary | Belmonte STEAM Academy; Veterans Memorial Elementary |
Student Population
Saugus serves about 2,600 students. The state breaks that population down in detail, and the numbers tell you who actually sits in Saugus classrooms.
| Enrollment by race/ethnicity (DESE 2025-26) | White 46%, Hispanic 35%, Asian 8%, Black 7%, two or more 3% |
| English learners / high needs (DESE 2025-26) | about 15% English learners, about 62% high needs |
Academic Performance & Context
MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability ratings for Saugus Public Schools are published and refreshed every year by DESE. Because those numbers move annually, this guide sends you to the live state profile instead of printing figures that go stale within months.
Sources
MA DESE : Saugus Public Schools Student Profile (code 02620000). Accessed 2026.