For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,367 students in Lynn, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lynn, MA are Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynn, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lynn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Lynn, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lynn, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Gr: K-12 | 1,615 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Classical High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 O Callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Lynn English High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Broad Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7220
Gr: 9-10 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Lynn, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Environmental School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 67%
33 No Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Lynn Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Welcoming Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
176 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Gr: 2-6 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Welcoming Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lynn, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lynn, MA include Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.
How many public high schools are located in Lynn?
6 public high schools are located in Lynn.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynn?
Lynn public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lynn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lynn include: Lynn English High School vs. Classical High School, Classical High School vs. Lynn English High School
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