For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,685 students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Roxbury are Boston Latin Academy and Carter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin Academy, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #22.
Carter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA include Boston Latin Academy and Carter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester?
the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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