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Best Dorchester Center Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,331 students in Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper, Codman Academy Charter Public School and Techboston Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester Center, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Dorchester Center, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dorchester Center, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Gr: 2-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts

Dorchester Center, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
150 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 96%
214 Harvard St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
35 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
22 Regina Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-9 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 10-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
18 Croftland Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester Center, MA include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper, Codman Academy Charter Public School and Techboston Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester Center?
4 public high schools are located in Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester Center?
Dorchester Center public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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