Abington High School

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Abington High School
Abington High School
201 Gliniewicz Way.,
Abington, MA 02351

United States
Information
Type Public
Open enrollment [1]
Established1906
School districtAbington Public Schools (Massachusetts)
NCES School ID 250165000001 [2]
PrincipalJonathan Bourn
Staff47.99 (FTE) [3]
Grades9–12
Enrollment561 (2023–2024) [3]
Student to teacher ratio11.69 [3]
CampusSuburban
ColorsGreen & White   
MascotGreen Wave
Rivals Whitman-Hanson
Newspaper The Green Wave Gazette
Website www.abingtonps.org/o/ahs

Abington High School is a public high school co-located with middle and pre-kindergarten schools in Abington, Massachusetts, United States. It is located at 201 Gliniewicz Way and has 561 students enrolled as of 2023-2024. [3] The school's mascot is the Green Wave and the school colors are Green and White. Abington High School's Football team has won 5 state titles and 8 league championships since 2002. The current building opened in 2017.

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Athletics

Football

The football team has won 5 State Championships (2002, 2005, 2012, 2014, 2019). They have also won 11 South Shore League Championships in 1975, 1981, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2013, 2019. They have also had three undefeated teams in 2006, 2008, and 2012.[ citation needed ]

Abington set a Southeastern Massachusetts record for football attendance on November 14, 2008, in game against rival Mashpee High School. Both teams entered the game undefeated at 9–0 and ranked in the state Top 25 polls, as the South Shore League title and a playoff berth were on the line. Abington prevailed 14–6 and went on to complete an undefeated regular season. The attendance of the game was recorded at 7,109.[ citation needed ]

Football Accomplishments

Other sports

Abington's baseball team won the Division 3 State Championship in 2009. [4]

The girls' basketball team won the Division 2 State Championship in 1981. [5]

Music

Abington High School offers a variety of music programs for students interested in performance and ensemble work.

Abington “Champions” Marching Band

This ensemble performs at football games, town events, and competitions across New England. In 2022, the Marching Band formally adopted the “Champions” name and returned to competitive marching, participating in USBands events. [6] The band is open to all students in grades 7–12 who reside in Abington, including eligible students attending South Shore Technical.

Championship Appearances

YearCompetitionLocationClassPlacementReference
2024Massachusetts / Rhode Island State ChampionshipsStoughton, MARegional A - Group I1st, 89.4 [7]
2025Massachusetts / Rhode Island State ChampionshipsStoughton, MARegional A - Group I1st, 90.5 [8]

The band also participated in the New England States Championship as Performance Class in 2022 [9] and 2023. [10] In 2025, they performed in the America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts. [11]

Concert Band & Concert Choir

Daily classes that explore music from different cultures and genres, including Broadway, jazz, and contemporary hits. Students in Concert Band or Concert Choir are encouraged to participate in the Marching Band for a more comprehensive musical experience.

Jazz Band

An after-school ensemble that rehearses once weekly, focusing on jazz, rock, and hip hop. The program emphasizes improvisation and collaborative musicianship, expanding students’ technical and creative skills.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "School Choice Receiving District Status" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Search for Public Schools - Abington High (250165000001)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Abington High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "State Finals - Division 3". September 22, 2023. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Division 2 state girls basketball championship results". Boston Herald. March 19, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Bands :: USBands". usbands.org. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  7. ↑ "USBands". usbands.org. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  8. ↑ "USBands". usbands.org. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  9. ↑ "USBands". usbands.org. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  10. ↑ "USBands". usbands.org. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  11. ↑ Chambers, E. Gene. "Plymouth's Thanksgiving parade 2025. See the best moments, floats and bands". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

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