For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 612 students in South Boston, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Boston, MA are Boston Collaborative High School and Excel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
South Boston, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Excel High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 South Boston, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Excel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
South Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Uphams Corner Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
320 Huntington Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
Grades: 5-8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Boston, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in South Boston, MA include Boston Collaborative High School and Excel High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Boston?
2 public high schools are located in South Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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