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School Code: 350655
Lyon High School
Boston, the state capital and largest city in Massachusetts, is a historic urban center known for its role in American history, world-class universities, and diverse neighborhoods. Lyon High School is part of Boston Public Schools, one of the oldest public school systems in the nation, serving students from across the city's varied communities. The school is located in the Brighton neighborhood, an area that has transformed from farmland to a vibrant residential community with strong connections to Boston College and a mix of families, students, and young professionals.
State Rankings
#334
Overall Rank
#293
SAT Total
#330
ELA MCAS
#330
Math MCAS
#310
AP Success
#282
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +24
934
Reading/Writing▼ -10
446
Math▲ +34
488
Tests Taken
16
Score Composition
R/W: 446
Math: 488
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -185%(Rank #330)
Mathematics▼ -55%(Rank #330)
Science—
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
476
Math
478
Science
—
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 8.0th · Math: 11.0th · Science: —
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
11
Tests Taken
11
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +7.3
18.2%
AP Success Rank: #310
Score Distribution
0.0%
Score 5
9.1%
Score 4
9.1%
Score 3
54.5%
Score 2
27.3%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 81.8%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 10.5%
Asian: 8.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 51.6%
Black/African American: 21.1%
Multi-Race: 8.4%
Gender
43.2% Female
56.8% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs88.9% (24)
Low Income88.9% (24)
English Learners25.9% (7)
First Language Not English44.4% (12)
Key Indicators
High Needs
88.9%
Low Income
88.9%
Graduation Rate
83.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -10
State Ranking
#282
Cohort Size
30
Dropped Out: 13.3%
Still in School: 3.3%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ -1.2
83.1%
Chronically Absent▼ -7
52.2%
Avg. Absences per Student28.3
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.9%
Out-of-School Suspension7.5%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
53.3%
Based on 15 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
63.8%
% 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▲ +24
934
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -18
5
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -5
5
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -10
83.3
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +7.3
18.2
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ -1.2
83.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -7
52.2
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -47.8
27.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
27.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
5.6%
4-Year Private College
11.1%
4-Year Public College
11.1%
2-Year Public College
27.8%
Work
44.4%
Unknown
Based on 18 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio6.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed99.9%
Experienced Teachers54.1%
Teaching In-Field82.4%
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