Charlestown High School vs. East Boston High School
Should I attend Charlestown High School or East Boston 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
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Top Rankings
Charlestown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
East Boston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 821 students in grades 7-12, Charlestown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,111 students in grades 7-12, East Boston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
821 students
1,111 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1334 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
59%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
35
107
Grade 8 Students
75
-
Grade 9 Students
102
225
Grade 10 Students
122
231
Grade 11 Students
195
256
Grade 12 Students
239
277
Ungraded Students
53
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
60%
81%
% Black
27%
5%
% White
5%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
