For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 9,412 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 28% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), 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 88%, 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 77% 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 Worcester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Doherty Memorial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Highland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Gr: K-12 | 1,421 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
South High Community
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
University Pk Campus 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
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Burncoat Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Claremont Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Claremont Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Gr: 7-12 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
North High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3370
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
85 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Gr: 11-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Worcester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Claremont St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Gr: PK-12 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
28 Adams Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Minority enrollment: 60%
120 Granite Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%
130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 52%
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
355 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
13 Dartmouth Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 86%
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 77% 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 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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