Best high schools in Dorchester (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 175Boston Latin AcademyDorchester · Public High81% Math proficiency · 1,693 students
- 272Boston Collegiate Charter SchoolDorchester · Charter High66% Math proficiency · 708 students
- 349Albert D Holland School of TechnologyDorchester · Public High47% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 429Ruth Batson AcademyDorchester · Public High22% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 524Boston International High School & Newcomers AcademyDorchester · Public High15% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 623TechBoston AcademyDorchester · Public High16% Math proficiency · 850 students
- 717Community Academy of Science and HealthDorchester · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 398 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Latin Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 74.5 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,693 |
| 2 | Boston Collegiate Charter School Dorchester · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 72.0 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 3 | Albert D Holland School of Technology Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 4 | Ruth Batson Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 5 | Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 6 | TechBoston Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 850 |
| 7 | Community Academy of Science and Health Dorchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 398 |
Boston Latin Academy in Dorchester leads the 2025 list of high schools in Dorchester with a Success Index (US) of 74.5. Of the 7 schools shown, 6 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts high schools rankings, every school on the Dorchester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Dorchester?
Boston Latin Academy in Dorchester, Massachusetts ranks first among high schools in Dorchester with a Success Index (US) of 74.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,693).
How are high schools in Dorchester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.