August 26, 2025

Boston Latin School Named Best High School in Massachusetts

News Summary

Boston Latin School has achieved recognition as the best high school in Massachusetts, ranking 46th nationally according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings. With an impressive overall score of 99.74, the school demonstrates exceptional academic excellence and a strong commitment to student success, featuring a graduation rate of 98% and significant Advanced Placement exam success among its students. Massachusetts’s educational landscape remains robust, with 43% of its high schools ranked in the top national quarter, showcasing the state’s dedication to high educational standards.

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Boston Latin School has been recognized as the best high school in Massachusetts and ranks 46th nationally in the 2025 high school rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The school’s impressive overall score is 99.74, highlighting its academic excellence and commitment to student success.

With a graduation rate of 98%, Boston Latin School stands out for its rigorous curriculum and strong support for students. Additionally, 94% of its students successfully passed at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam, showcasing a commitment to college readiness and advanced academic achievement.

Runner-Up and State Rankings

Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, located in Hadley, comes in as the runner-up in Massachusetts, securing a national rank of 96th. The favorable rankings reflect Massachusetts’s commitment to high educational standards, as 43% of its high schools are in the top 25% nationally, the highest percentage in the nation.

Ranking Methodology

The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on an array of metrics that evaluate schools across several critical factors, which include:

College readiness: 30%
State assessment proficiency: 20%
State assessment performance: 20%
Underserved student performance: 10%
College curriculum breadth: 10%
Graduation rate: 10%

STEM and Charter School Rankings

In addition to the overall rankings, Massachusetts has nine schools in the top 50 best STEM high schools, with Concord Carlisle High School achieving the highest position at No. 16. In the category of best charter high schools, three Massachusetts institutions made it to the top 50, including:

Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (No. 22)
Sturgis Charter Public School (No. 38)
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (No. 47)

Other Notable High Schools

Additional notable rankings among Massachusetts high schools include:

22. Wayland High School
23. Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
28. Ashland High School
29. The Bromfield School
34. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
38. Wellesley High School
41. Lexington High School
45. Brookline High School

National Context

U.S. News evaluated nearly 24,000 public and charter high schools across the country, ultimately ranking approximately 18,000. Following Massachusetts in terms of high school rankings in the top quarter are Connecticut with 41% and New Jersey with 40%. This positioning underscores Massachusetts’s leadership in education and its commitment to ensuring high academic standards for students.

The rankings were determined through a methodology executed in partnership with RTI International, utilizing data from the 2022-2023 school year. The focus on metrics such as student achievement on state tests, graduation rates, and college readiness underscores the ongoing commitment to enhancing educational outcomes in the state.

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