For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,015 students in 02121, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in 02121, MA are Boston Latin Academy and Jeremiah E Burke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 02121 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 02121, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02121 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #22.
Jeremiah E Burke High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
02121, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 02121, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in 02121, MA include Boston Latin Academy and Jeremiah E Burke High School.
How many public high schools are located in 02121, MA?
2 public high schools are located in 02121, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in 02121, MA?
02121, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
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