For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 789 students in Charlestown, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Charlestown, MA is Charlestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Charlestown, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charlestown High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charlestown, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlestown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Grades: 7-12
| 789 students
Charlestown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Grades: 7-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Charlestown, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Charlestown, MA include Charlestown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charlestown?
1 public high schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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