Brockton High School

470 Forest Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 3,679 students in grades 9-12, Brockton 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Brockton High School's student population of 3,679 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 251 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
251 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brockton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brockton High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1155 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brockton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brockton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brockton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brockton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brockton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Brockton High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brockton High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brockton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brockton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brockton High School's ranking?
Brockton High School is ranked #1155 out of 1,631 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brockton High School?
The graduation rate of Brockton High School is 86%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brockton High School?
3,679 students attend Brockton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brockton High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brockton High School?
Brockton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brockton High School offer ?
Brockton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brockton High School part of?
Brockton High School is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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