For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,121 students in Roxbury, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Roxbury, MA are Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School, Greater Egleston High School and City On A Hill Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxbury, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Roxbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Roxbury, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 43%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roxbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Greater Egleston High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3134 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Roxbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
20 Kearsarge Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Roxbury Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
18 Hulbert Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Roxbury, MA include Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School, Greater Egleston High School and City On A Hill Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Roxbury?
4 public high schools are located in Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Roxbury?
Roxbury public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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