Greater Egleston Community High School

3134 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Greater Egleston Community High School serves 83 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greater Egleston Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Greater Egleston Community High School's student population of 83 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Greater Egleston Community High School is 0.58, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
51%
23%
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Black
41%
10%
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White
2%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
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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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greater Egleston Community High School?
The graduation rate of Greater Egleston Community High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Greater Egleston Community High School?
83 students attend Greater Egleston Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Greater Egleston Community High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Egleston Community High School?
Greater Egleston Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greater Egleston Community High School offer ?
Greater Egleston Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Egleston Community High School part of?
Greater Egleston Community High School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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