For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,018 students in Billerica, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Billerica, MA are Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School and Billerica Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Billerica, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Billerica have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Billerica, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Billerica, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #22.
Billerica Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Grades: 8-12
| 1,726 students
Billerica, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 Lexington Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Billerica, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Billerica, MA include Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School and Billerica Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Billerica?
2 public high schools are located in Billerica.
What is the racial composition of students in Billerica?
Billerica public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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