For the 2025 school year, there are 4 special education public high schools serving 172 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Massachusetts are Eagle Education Academy, Therapeutic Day School and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Massachusetts special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Mt Prospect Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Massachusetts include Eagle Education Academy, Therapeutic Day School and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing.
How many special education public high schools are located in Massachusetts?
4 special education public high schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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