Belmont High School vs. Arlington High School
Should I attend Belmont High School or Arlington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,329 students in grades 9-12, Belmont High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,329 students
1,483 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#44 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
83%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
342
364
Grade 10 Students
334
372
Grade 11 Students
318
362
Grade 12 Students
335
385
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
65%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%