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School Code: 350535
English High School
Boston, the state capital and largest city in Massachusetts, is a major urban center known for its rich colonial history, world-class universities, and diverse neighborhoods. English High School, founded in 1821, is the oldest public high school in the United States and serves students from across the city. The school is located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, an area known for its cultural diversity and proximity to the Arnold Arboretum.
State Rankings
#332
Overall Rank
#330
SAT Total
#331
ELA MCAS
#326
Math MCAS
#317
AP Success
#278
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +11
795
Reading/Writing▸ +3
401
Math▸ +8
394
Tests Taken
226
Score Composition
R/W: 401
Math: 394
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -134%(Rank #331)
Mathematics▸ -28%(Rank #326)
Science▲ 8%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
473
Math
477
Science
469
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 5.0th · Math: 9.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 35.0 · Math: 56.0
ELA: 35.0 · Math: 56.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
82
Tests Taken
114
Passing Rate (3-5)▸ -2.7
9.6%
AP Success Rank: #317
Score Distribution
0.0%
Score 5
4.4%
Score 4
5.3%
Score 3
28.9%
Score 2
61.4%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 90.4%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 3.2%
Asian: 1%
Hispanic/Latino: 65.8%
Black/African American: 27.6%
Multi-Race: 2.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
47.2% Female
52.8% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs93.9% (613)
Low Income84.1% (549)
English Learners44.4% (290)
First Language Not English63.4% (414)
Key Indicators
High Needs
93.9%
Low Income
84.1%
Graduation Rate
84.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▲ +5
State Ranking
#278
Cohort Size
126
Dropped Out: 6.3%
Still in School: 8.7%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +2.4
80.9%
Chronically Absent▼ -4.4
63.1%
Avg. Absences per Student31.4
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension15.4%
Law Enforcement Referral0.1%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
31.4%
Based on 169 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
63.9%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▸ +11
795
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -13
4
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▸ -2
8
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▲ +5
84.1
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▸ -2.7
9.6
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +2.4
80.9
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -4.4
63.1
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ -2.6
56.5
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
56.5%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
5.4%
4-Year Private College
24.5%
4-Year Public College
0.7%
2-Year Private College
25.9%
2-Year Public College
2.7%
Other Post-Secondary
1.4%
Apprenticeship
18.4%
Work
3.4%
Military
2%
Other
15.6%
Unknown
Based on 147 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)70.9
Student/Teacher Ratio10.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed97.2%
Experienced Teachers67.6%
Teaching In-Field77.3%
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