The average student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts public high schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
8:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Community Academy
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
School For Exceptional Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
233 Haverhill St.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Devens School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
22 Church Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-11
175 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7033
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7033
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Greenleaf Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 2-12
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Rank: #7 - 177. - 17.
Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
166 Mt Prospect Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 8-12
365 Westgate Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 2-11
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Lyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
95 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Smith Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Gateway Academy
(Math: ≤10%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
415 Primrose St
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3473
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3473
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Gateway Regional High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Hopkins Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Mt Everett Regional
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8734
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #33 - 5533. - 55.
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-12
1 Westinghouse Plaza, Building
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 361-0050
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 361-0050
Rank: #33 - 5533. - 55.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-12
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Rank: #33 - 5533. - 55.
Boston Community Leadership Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8937
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8937
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average public high schools student-teacher ratio?
The Massachusetts average public high schools student-teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Massachusetts include Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing, Liberty Preparatory Academy and Community Academy.
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