Best Public High Schools in South Boston, MA (2026)

Best South Boston Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 605 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 score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and 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 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in South Boston, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Boston Collaborative High School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
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Bottom 50%

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215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035

Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Excel High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870

Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Boston, Massachusetts

South Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Boston Middle School Academy (Closed 2016)

215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534

Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Monument High School (Closed 2012)

95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865

Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Odyssey High School (Closed 2012)

95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860

Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Patrick F Gavin Middle School (Closed 2012)

215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817

Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

South Boston High School (Closed 2004)

95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857

Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 student Minority enrollment: 77%

Up Academy Charter School Of Boston (Closed 2024)

Charter School

215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819

Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Uphams Corner Charter School (Closed 2010)

Charter School

320 Huntington Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007

Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).