Milton High School

25 Gile Road
Milton, MA 02186
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,062 students in grades 9-12, Milton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Milton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Milton High School's student population of 1,062 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,062 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Milton High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#59 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Milton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Milton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Milton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
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Black
16%
10%
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White
65%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Milton High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Milton High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Milton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Milton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milton High School's ranking?
Milton High School is ranked #59 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Milton High School often compared to?
Milton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milton High School?
The graduation rate of Milton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Milton High School?
1,062 students attend Milton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Milton High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton High School?
Milton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Milton High School offer ?
Milton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton High School part of?
Milton High School is part of Milton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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