East Boston High School vs Excel Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Boston High School
East Boston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,252 students
Excel Academy Charter School
East Boston · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,379 students
| Measure | East Boston High School East Boston, Massachusetts | Excel Academy Charter School East Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 300 | #181 of 300 |
| National rank | #11501 of 16,910 | #5091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 1,252 | 1,379 |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | 1,379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| city | East Boston | East Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 37.8).
- •Excel Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Excel Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Excel Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Excel Academy Charter School is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 1,252.
- •East Boston High School is a public school while Excel Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Boston High School better than Excel Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Academy Charter School ranks higher (62.8 vs 37.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Boston High School and Excel Academy Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Boston and East Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Boston High School: 1,252. Excel Academy Charter School: 1,379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Boston High School and Excel Academy Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
East Boston High School is 253rd of 300 and Excel Academy Charter School is 181st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).