For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,139 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, 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 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Gr: 2-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?
the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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