For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,730 students in Boston, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Boston, MA are Boston Latin School, Boston Arts Academy and Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann. 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 50% (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 88%, 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin 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
| 2,401 students
Rank: #22.
Boston Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 635-6470
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 635-6470
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Fenwood Road
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Upper 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
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Match Charter Public 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
| 1,185 students
Rank: #66.
Snowden International High 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
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(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
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Grades: 11-12
| 185 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
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, Boston Arts Academy and Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann.
How many public high schools are located in Boston?
8 public high schools are located in Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in Boston?
Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (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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