Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Lyon 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Lyon Upper 9-12 encompasses the entire school district in Brighton, MA, covering an area of approximately 49.8 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.3 miles and the furthest edge located 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyon High School's student population of 95 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lyon 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 Lyon High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1271 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon High School's ranking?
Lyon High School is ranked #1271 out of 1,626 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lyon High School?
The graduation rate of Lyon High School is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Lyon High School?
95 students attend Lyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lyon High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyon High School?
Lyon High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyon High School offer ?
Lyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyon High School part of?
Lyon High School is part of Boston School District.
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