For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,656 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Boston, MA (2025-26)
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 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
East Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooke Charter School East Boston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
94 Horace Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Excel Academy Charter School - Boston Ii (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1150 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
Gr: 5-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
312 Border St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 48% (majority Hispanic).
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