For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,531 students in Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA are Brooke Charter School, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper 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 39% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Dorchester Center, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooke Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dorchester Center, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 874-5515
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 874-5515
Gr: K-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 2-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 5% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Dorchester Center, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
35 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
22 Regina Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-9 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 10-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
18 Croftland Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 Brooke Charter School, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Codman Academy Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester Center?
5 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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