For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,609 students in Arlington, MA. The top ranked public high school in Arlington, MA is Arlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Arlington, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arlington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,609 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, MA include Arlington High School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington?
1 public high schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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