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School Code: 1890505
Milton High
Milton is an affluent suburban town located about 8 miles south of Boston, known for its tree-lined streets, historic estates, and the scenic Blue Hills Reservation along its western border. The town has a rich colonial history and is home to the prestigious Milton Academy, one of the oldest independent schools in the country. Milton High School serves as the town's public high school, drawing students from this close-knit community that balances residential charm with easy access to the city.
State Rankings
#43
Overall Rank
#76
SAT Total
#46
ELA MCAS
#45
Math MCAS
#36
AP Success
#115
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +24
1171
Reading/Writing▲ +13
594
Math▲ +11
577
Tests Taken
370
Score Composition
R/W: 594
Math: 577
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -576%(Rank #46)
Mathematics▸ -173%(Rank #45)
Science▼ -771%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
512
Math
513
Science
511
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 84.0th · Math: 87.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 59.0 · Math: 65.0
ELA: 59.0 · Math: 65.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
407
Tests Taken
912
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +13.5
90.5%
AP Success Rank: #36
Score Distribution
29.5%
Score 5
37.4%
Score 4
23.6%
Score 3
7.9%
Score 2
1.6%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 9.5%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 65.8%
Asian: 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.6%
Black/African American: 15.3%
Multi-Race: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
49.4% Female
49.9% Male
0.7% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs28.2% (318)
Low Income14.9% (168)
English Learners1.9% (21)
First Language Not English11.4% (128)
Key Indicators
High Needs
28.2%
Low Income
14.9%
Graduation Rate
96.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ +1
State Ranking
#115
Cohort Size
279
Dropped Out: 1.1%
Still in School: 2.5%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.6
95.3%
Chronically Absent▼ -5.3
10.1%
Avg. Absences per Student8.4
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension0.5%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
95.7%
Based on 277 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
76.9%
% 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▲ +24
1171
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -5
76
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▸ -1
73
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ +1
96.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +13.5
90.5
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.6
95.3
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -5.3
10.1
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ +2.7
92.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
92.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
43.5%
4-Year Private College
44.7%
4-Year Public College
4.6%
2-Year Public College
3.1%
Other Post-Secondary
0.4%
Apprenticeship
0.4%
Work
0.4%
Military
1.1%
Other
1.9%
Unknown
Based on 262 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)87.1
Student/Teacher Ratio12.4 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers87.3%
Teaching In-Field95.5%
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