East Boston High School

86 White Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
East Boston High School serves 1,055 students in grades 9-12.
East Boston High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,055 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 82% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

East Boston High School's student population of 1,055 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,055 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

East Boston High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Boston High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1334 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
82%
22%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
10%
57%
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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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Diversity Score
0.32
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Graduation Rate
82%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Boston High School's ranking?
East Boston High School is ranked #1334 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Boston High School?
The graduation rate of East Boston High School is 82%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend East Boston High School?
1,055 students attend East Boston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of East Boston High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Boston High School?
East Boston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Boston High School offer ?
East Boston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Boston High School part of?
East Boston High School is part of Boston School District.

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5   1/29/2015
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,055 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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