For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,302 students in Dorchester, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester, MA are Boston Latin Academy, Boston Collegiate Charter School and Boston Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Dorchester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Grades: 5-12
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Grades: PK-12
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Dorchester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Charles St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
131 Hancock St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Grades: 4-8
| 203 students
370 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Grades: PK-1
| 132 students
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Grades: 8
| 111 students
315 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dorchester, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dorchester, MA include Boston Latin Academy, Boston Collegiate Charter School and Boston Arts Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester, MA?
6 public high schools are located in Dorchester, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester, MA?
Dorchester, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
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