For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 9,269 students in Worcester, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Worcester, MA are Worcester Technical High School, Doherty Memorial High School and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Worcester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Worcester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Worcester Technical High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Worcester, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #22.
Doherty Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Highland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #33.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Grades: K-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #44.
South High Community
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #55.
University Pk Campus School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Freeland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3591
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3591
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Burncoat Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #77.
Claremont Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Claremont Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3370
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ma Academy For Math And Science School
Magnet School
85 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Grades: 11-12
| 100 students
Worcester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Claremont St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Grades: PK-12
| 774 students
28 Adams Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
120 Granite Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Grades: K-6
| 196 students
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Grades: K-6
| 182 students
13 Dartmouth Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Grades: 7-12
| 167 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 Worcester, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Worcester, MA include Worcester Technical High School, Doherty Memorial High School and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Worcester?
9 public high schools are located in Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester?
Worcester public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Worcester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Worcester include: North High School vs. South High Community, South High Community vs. North High School, Burncoat Senior High School vs. Doherty Memorial High School
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