Ranks #1 of 335 Massachusetts high schools — top 1%.
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.
**Worcester** is Massachusetts' second-largest city, located in the central part of the state about 40 miles west of Boston. Known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth," Worcester is home to several colleges and universities and has transformed from its industrial roots into a diverse educational and cultural center. The Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science operates as a public magnet school on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus, serving academically talented students from across the state.
How it compares
- Strongest area: SAT scores, in the top 1% statewide. The average SAT score is 1459, vs 1091 at the typical MA high school.
- Trend: Test scores, graduation, and college plans have held steady over the past three years.
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
77 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
56 students took 125 AP exams. A 3 or higher can earn college credit.
After high school
Students
49.5% female · 50.5% male
Teachers
Attendance & safety
3.5 days absent per student (MA avg 13.2) · Suspensions: Not reported
About Worcester
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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.
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