For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,631 students in East Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in East Boston, MA are Excel Academy Charter School and East Boston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Boston, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in East Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
East Boston, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Excel Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Boston, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Moore Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
Gr: 5-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
East Boston High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 White Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
Gr: 7-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in East Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in East Boston, MA include Excel Academy Charter School and East Boston High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Boston?
2 public high schools are located in East Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in East Boston?
East Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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