For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,004 students in Dorchester, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester, MA are Boston Latin Academy, Boston Collegiate Charter School and Carter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Dorchester, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Latin Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Dorchester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Gr: 7-12 | 1,693 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Gr: 5-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Carter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Burke High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Community Academy Of Science And Health
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Dorchester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Charles St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
131 Hancock St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
370 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Gr: PK-1 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
315 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester, MA include Boston Latin Academy, Boston Collegiate Charter School and Carter School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester?
6 public high schools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public high schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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