Top Rankings
Boston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 17,780 students in Boston School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Massachusetts.
Public High Schools in Boston School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Public High School in Boston School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
113 Schools
411 Schools
# Students
46,169 Students
328,377 Students
# Teachers
4,250 Teachers
27,355 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Boston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
127 Students
818 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,107 Students
22,215 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
19,835 Students
74,415 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
23%
# Black Students
13,381 Students
36,403 Students
% Black Students
29%
11%
# White Students
6,976 Students
181,390 Students
% White Students
15%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
74 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,634 Students
12,102 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,766
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
3,263
1,577
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,249
1,638
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,271
1,775
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,394
1,897
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,436
2,026
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,156
2,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,832
5,331
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,243
8,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,279
12,854
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,513
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,362
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,565
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,581
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
259
1,549
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,839 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,565 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,655 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$1,919 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,839
$23,971
Spending / Student
$41,565
$24,732
Best Boston School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Grades: 7-12
| 2,416 students
Rank: #22.
O'bryant School Math/science
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Grades: 7-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #33.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Carter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
396 Northampton Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-9832
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-9832
Grades: 8-12
| 24 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Community Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Greater Egleston Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3134 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Boston Community Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8937
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8937
Grades: 7-12
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr. William Henderson Upper
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Grades: 2-12
| 718 students
Rank: #1313.
Lyon Upper 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
East Boston High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 White Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
Grades: 7-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
Snowden International School At Copley
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #1818.
Boston International High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #1919.
The English High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Mcbride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #2020.
Charlestown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Grades: 7-12
| 821 students
Rank: #2121.
Jeremiah E Burke High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #2222.
Margarita Muniz Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 470-6907
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 470-6907
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #2323.
Community Of Science And Health
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Brighton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Excel High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Rank: #2727.
Dearborn
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Grades: 6-12
| 578 students
Rank: #2828.
Madison Park High School
Vocational School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-8970
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #2929.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 6-12
| 888 students
Rank: #3030.
William Mckinley
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Grades: 2-12
| 219 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
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