For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,245 students in Boston, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Boston, MA are Boston Latin School, Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann and Quincy Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boston, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Boston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Boston, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Boston, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Grades: 7-12
| 2,423 students
Rank: #22.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Fenwood Rd.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Quincy Upper School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Grades: 6-12
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Match Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #55.
Snowden International High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Schools
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Grades: 2-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Grades: 11-12
| 121 students
Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorchester Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
75 Pleasant St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10 Fenwood Rd
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Young Adult Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Suffolk Superior Court-rm 705
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Grades: 11
| 1 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Boston, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Boston, MA include Boston Latin School, Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann and Quincy Upper School.
How many public high schools are located in Boston?
7 public high schools are located in Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in Boston?
Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boston include: Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann vs. Boston Latin School, Quincy Upper School vs. Boston Latin School
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