East Boston High School vs. Fenway High School
Should you attend East Boston High School or Fenway High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Boston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Fenway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,293 students in grades 7-12, East Boston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Fenway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
1,293 students
376 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
33 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#742 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40-44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45-49%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
94%
90-94%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 7 Students
104
-
Grade 8 Students
119
-
Grade 9 Students
223
102
Grade 10 Students
244
91
Grade 11 Students
295
86
Grade 12 Students
286
88
Ungraded Students
22
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%


% Hispanic
82%
61%


% Black
5%
30%


% White
11%
4%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%


Diversity Score
0.32
0.54


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

