News Summary
U.S. News and World Report has unveiled the top high schools in Massachusetts for the upcoming school year. Boston Latin School leads the rankings, while the state shows strong academic performance overall. The rankings, based on key indicators such as college readiness and graduation rates, highlight the growing competition among schools nationally. Massachusetts boasts a high percentage of schools in the top 25% nationally, reinforcing its commitment to educational excellence.
U.S. News Releases Rankings of Massachusetts High Schools for 2025-2026 School Year
Boston, MA – U.S. News and World Report has released its annual rankings of the best high schools in Massachusetts for the 2025-2026 school year. Boston Latin School has topped the list, securing the first position in Massachusetts and ranking 46th nationally. This year, U.S. News reviewed a total of 24,000 public high schools across the country, with 366 schools from Massachusetts included in the local rankings.
BASIS Tucson North, a charter school located in Tucson, Arizona, has been named the best high school in the United States, highlighting the increasing competition among schools at a national level. In Massachusetts, the results reflect a strong performance overall, with the state boasting the highest percentage of high schools in the top 25% nationally—43% of Massachusetts high schools earned this distinction.
Ranking Criteria
The rankings were determined based on six key indicators that assess various aspects of academic performance:
- College readiness (30%)
- College curriculum breadth (10%)
- State assessment proficiency (20%)
- State assessment performance (20%)
- Underserved student performance (10%)
- Graduation rate (10%)
Boston Latin School achieved an impressive overall score of 99.74, along with a graduation rate of 98%. A notable 94% of its students passed at least one Advanced Placement exam, reinforcing the school’s commitment to academic excellence.
Top High Schools in Massachusetts
The top 100 high schools in Massachusetts, according to the latest rankings, include:
- Boston Latin School
- Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (ranked 96th nationally)
- Concord Carlisle High School (ranked 16th)
- Wayland High School (ranked 22nd)
- Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ranked 23rd)
- Ashland High School (ranked 28th)
- The Bromfield School (ranked 29th)
- Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (ranked 34th)
- Wellesley High School (ranked 38th)
- Lexington High School (ranked 41st)
- Brookline High School (ranked 45th)
Focus on STEM Education
In addition to the overall rankings, U.S. News highlighted the top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) high schools in the country, with nine Massachusetts schools making it into the top 50. Among the top-ranked charter high schools in Massachusetts, the following also ranked within the top 50:
- Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (22nd)
- Sturgis Charter Public School (38th)
- Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (47th)
Conclusion
The U.S. News rankings not only provide insight into the academic capabilities of high schools across Massachusetts but also serve as a benchmark for educational excellence. For more detailed information regarding rankings and methodology, additional details are available on the U.S. News website.
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