For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,033 students in Chelsea, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chelsea, MA are Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and Chelsea High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Chelsea, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chelsea High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chelsea, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Gr: 8-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chelsea, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chelsea, MA include Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and Chelsea High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chelsea?
4 public high schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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