For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,331 students in Dorchester Center, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper, Techboston Academy and Codman Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester Center, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Dorchester Center, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Techboston 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dorchester Center, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Grades: 2-12
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
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
| 870 students
Rank: #33.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Dorchester Center, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Brooke Charter School Mattapan (Closed 2023)
Charter School
150 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Grades: PK
| 103 students
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
214 Harvard St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Grades: 5
| 72 students
35 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
22 Regina Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 6-9
| 485 students
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 10-12
| 291 students
18 Croftland Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper, Techboston Academy and Codman Academy Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester Center?
4 public high schools are located in Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester Center?
Dorchester Center public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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