High Schools in Lynn

The city of Lynn, Massachusetts is home to three high schools: Lynn English High, Classical High, and Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and vary significantly in their performance, enrollment, and other key metrics.

Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School stands out as the smallest and lowest-performing school, with only 88 students and a statewide ranking of 338th out of 351 Massachusetts high schools. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the Lynn and Massachusetts averages, with 0% proficiency in math and English language arts. In contrast, Classical High has the highest statewide ranking among the three schools, at 305th out of 349, and generally performs better on standardized tests than Lynn English High.

Despite the differences in performance, the three high schools in Lynn share some similarities, such as a 82.4% four-year graduation rate and a 9.6% dropout rate in 2023-2024. However, the spending per student at Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School is significantly higher than the other two schools, at $41,810 per student in 2020-2021, but this does not appear to translate to better academic outcomes. The data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance differences among these high schools to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in Lynn.