For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 511 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), 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 60%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Excel High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Boston, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Excel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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