Top 3 Best Dorchester Center Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,370 students in Dorchester Center, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA are Dr. William Henderson Upper, Techboston Academy and Codman 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dorchester Center, MA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. William Henderson Upper
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Grades: 2-12
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 6-12
| 888 students
Rank: #33.
Codman Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Grades: PK-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Boston International High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts

Dorchester Center, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
150 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Grades: PK
| 103 students
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
214 Harvard St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Grades: 5
| 72 students
35 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
22 Regina Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 6-9
| 485 students
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 10-12
| 291 students
18 Croftland Avenue
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 Dr. William Henderson Upper, Techboston Academy and Codman Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester Center, MA?
4 public high schools are located in Dorchester Center, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester Center, MA?
Dorchester Center, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

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