Massachusetts public high school

Lyon High School

Boston school district

C-

overall grade

Ranks #329 of 335 Massachusetts high schools.

Overall rank

#329

of 335 schools

Average SAT

934

MA average 1091

Graduation rate

83%

MA average 92%

Plan on college

28%

MA average 72%

SAT is the average total score of test takers. Graduation is the four-year rate. College is the share of graduates who report plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college.

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.

How it compares

What stands out

Best of its categories: Graduation rate, in the bottom 16% statewide. 83.3% of students graduate in four years, vs 91.6% at the typical MA high school.
Trend: The share of graduates planning on college has fallen from 75.6% in 2022 to 27.8% in 2025.
Trend: ELA MCAS is down 18 points since 2022 (23% to 5%); statewide it fell 7 points.

Where it stands among 335 Massachusetts high schools

Bottom of MATop of MA

Overall

Well below averagebottom 3% · #329

SAT

Below averagebottom 13% · #293

AP results

Well below averagebottom 3% · #310

Graduation

Below averagebottom 16% · #282

College plans

Well below averagebottom 1% · #331

The overall rank weighs SAT (30%), MCAS (25%), AP results (20%), and graduates' college plans (25%). Categories rank only the schools with data for them. How we rank

SAT

Average total score934in 2025 · MA avg 1091

157 points below the MA avg

By section (out of 800)

Reading & writingWorse than average

This school

446

MA avg

556

MathWorse than average

This school

488

MA avg

535

16 students took the SAT.

"MA avg" is the average of the 335 high schools we rank. Only students who choose to take the SAT are counted.

AP & advanced courses

AP exams scored 3+18%in 2025 · MA avg 66%

48 points below the MA avg

Score breakdown

Score 5: 0%Score 4: 9%Score 3: 9%Score 2: 55%Score 1: 27%

11 students took 11 AP exams. A 3 or higher can earn college credit.

Completed an advanced coursegrades 11–12Worse than average

This school

63.8%

MA avg

71.4%

9th graders passing all coursesWorse than average

This school

53.3%

MA avg

82.6%

After high school

Four-year graduation rate83%in 2024 · MA avg 92%

8 points below the MA avg

Dropped outof the four-year classWorse than average

This school

13.3%

MA avg

4.3%

3.3% of the class were still in school after four years.

Plan to attend college28%in 2025 · state 72%

45 points below the state

Graduates' plans · 18 graduates

Other / unknown

44.4%

Work

27.8%

4-year public college

11.1%

2-year public college

11.1%

4-year private college

5.6%

Students

Who attends

Hispanic/Latino

51.6%

Black/African American

21.1%

White

10.5%

Asian

8.4%

Multi-Race

8.4%

43.2% female · 56.8% male

Student needs

High needslow income, English learner, or disabilityHigher than average

This school

88.9%

MA avg

50.7%

Low incomeHigher than average

This school

88.9%

MA avg

39%

English learnersHigher than average

This school

25.9%

MA avg

8.6%

Teachers

Licensed teachersAbout average

This school

99.9%

MA avg

95.9%

Experienced teachersWorse than average

This school

54.1%

MA avg

73.4%

Teaching in their fieldAbout average

This school

82.4%

MA avg

84.6%

Students per teacher

6.7MA avg 11.8

14.2 full-time-equivalent teachers

Attendance & safety

Attendance rateWorse than average

This school

83.1%

MA avg

92.3%

Chronically absentmissed 10%+ of daysWorse than average

This school

52.2%

MA avg

22.3%

28.3 days absent per student (MA avg 13.2) · Suspensions: 7.5% out-of-school, 0.9% in-school (MA high school avg 4% / 2.2%)

About Boston

Suffolk County · Greater Boston — Inside I-95

Avg single-family home value$615KMA median $588K

Avg property tax bill$7,627MA median $6,814

Tax rate$12.40 per $1,000MA median $12.40

Income per person$67,404MA median $47,872

Local kids in public school86.4%

Town bond ratingAAA

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Town figures are FY2026 averages for single-family homes from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Assessed values usually run below recent sale prices. "MA median" is the median of the state's 351 towns.