For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,121 students in Roxbury, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Roxbury, MA are Greater Egleston High School, Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School and City On A Hill Charter 51±¬ÁÏ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxbury, 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 Roxbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Roxbury, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Roxbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Egleston High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3134 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
City On A Hill Charter 51±¬ÁÏ
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Roxbury, Massachusetts 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Gr: 9-12
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
20 Kearsarge Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Roxbury Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
18 Hulbert Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Roxbury, MA include Greater Egleston High School, Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School and City On A Hill Charter 51±¬ÁÏ.
How many public high schools are located in Roxbury?
4 public high schools are located in Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Roxbury?
Roxbury public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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