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Brighton High School vs. Melvin H. King South End Academy

Should you attend Brighton High School or Melvin H. King South End Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brighton High School
25 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Melvin H. King South End Academy
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Melvin H. King South End Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades 7-12, Brighton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 134 students in grades 2-12, Melvin H. King South End Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
2-12
Total Students
584 students
134 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brighton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Melvin H. King South End Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
71% | 29%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brighton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Melvin H. King South End Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brighton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Melvin H. King South End Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Melvin H. King South End Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1570 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1624 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brighton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Melvin H. King South End Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melvin H. King South End Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melvin H. King South End Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melvin H. King South End Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brighton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Melvin H. King South End Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brighton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Melvin H. King South End Academy by grade.
Grade 2 Students
-
1
Grade 3 Students
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1
Grade 4 Students
-
3
Grade 5 Students
-
3
Grade 6 Students
-
7
Grade 7 Students
30
12
Grade 8 Students
40
18
Grade 9 Students
97
16
Grade 10 Students
117
24
Grade 11 Students
169
20
Grade 12 Students
119
19
Ungraded Students
12
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Melvin H. King South End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Melvin H. King South End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Melvin H. King South End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Melvin H. King South End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Melvin H. King South End Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Melvin H. King South End Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Melvin H. King South End Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Melvin H. King South End Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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