Serving 754 students in grades 7-12, Charlestown 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charlestown High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Charlestown, MA, covering approximately 49.8 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlestown High School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
754 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1845
School Rankings
Charlestown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlestown High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-64%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlestown High School's ranking?
Charlestown High School is ranked #1518 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Charlestown High School often compared to?
Charlestown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Boston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlestown High School?
The graduation rate of Charlestown High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Charlestown High School?
754 students attend Charlestown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Charlestown High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlestown High School?
Charlestown High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlestown High School offer ?
Charlestown High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlestown High School part of?
Charlestown High School is part of Boston School District.
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