The average student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts public high schools is approximately 12:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
7:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Devens School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
22 Church Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Mckinley Schools
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 2-12
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School For Exceptional Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
11 Otis Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
Magnet School
(Reading: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Springfield Public Day High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
90 Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Stone Pk-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Community Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Greenleaf Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Amesbury Innovation High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 11-12
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Curtis-tufts
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
1121 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Promise College And Career Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9
440 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Trinity Day Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-12
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Brockton Champion High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 1-12
108 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6222
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6222
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Citylab Innovation High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
15 Everard Street
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 485-2715
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 485-2715
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Gateway Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Hopkins Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Rank: #26 - 4026. - 40.
Lyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
95 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
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