For the 2024 school year, there are 21 alternative public high schools serving 2,845 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Massachusetts are Brockton Champion High School, Full Circle High School and Gardner For Learning And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Massachusetts alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Arts Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Brockton Champion High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Otis Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Gardner For Learning And Technology
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1606
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Attleboro Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Chelsea Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Taunton Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Grades: 10-12
| 72 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Armory Square
Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4480
Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Murdock For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Boston Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-6470
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-6470
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fenway High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Alleghany St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #1212.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1313.
Another Course To College
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Metropolitan Av
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8865
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8865
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #1414.
New Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Grades: 4-12
| 61 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Academy
Alternative School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Grades: 11-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College
Alternative School
300 Quaker Highway
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy
Alternative School
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Massachusetts include Brockton Champion High School, Full Circle High School and Gardner For Learning And Technology.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Massachusetts?
21 alternative public high schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
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