Chelsea High School

299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Chelsea High School's student population of 1,498 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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School Rankings

Chelsea High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1376 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
37%
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27%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
90%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
5%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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75%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chelsea High School's ranking?
Chelsea High School is ranked #1376 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chelsea High School?
The graduation rate of Chelsea High School is 75%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chelsea High School?
1,498 students attend Chelsea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chelsea High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea High School?
Chelsea High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chelsea High School offer ?
Chelsea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea High School part of?
Chelsea High School is part of Chelsea School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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