Schools in Boston, MA

The city of Boston, Massachusetts is home to 17 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 8 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools serve a diverse student population and showcase a wide range of academic performance and outcomes.

Among the standout schools in Boston is Boston Latin School, which has been ranked as the top high school in Massachusetts for the past three years. With exceptional academic performance, a high graduation rate of 79.7%, and a relatively low dropout rate of 9.5%, Boston Latin School is a shining example of excellence in the city's education system. In contrast, MATCH Charter Public School has an impressive graduation rate of 91.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.7%, but its academic performance on standardized tests is relatively low compared to the state average.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools. While Eliot K-8 Innovation School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with over 70% of students proficient or better in MCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics, other schools, such as Margarita Muniz Academy and Melvin H. King South End Academy, have very low proficiency rates, often below 10%. These disparities highlight the need to understand and address the factors contributing to these differences in order to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in Boston.