For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,020 students in Jamaica Plain, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are Community Academy, Margarita Muniz Academy and English High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica Plain, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Jamaica Plain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Jamaica Plain, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is English High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Margarita Muniz Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 470-6907
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 470-6907
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
English High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Mcbride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Grades: 7-12
| 651 students
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Match Community Day Charter Public School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Community Academy, Margarita Muniz Academy and English High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jamaica Plain?
3 public high schools are located in Jamaica Plain.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica Plain?
Jamaica Plain public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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