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Best Improved Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Massachusetts are Greenleaf Academy, Roger L.
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and Brockton Therapeutic Day School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 147 1,027 Avg. Improved Rank: 319

Most Improved Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Greenleaf Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1027
(from 1,652 to 625)
Grades: 6-12
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Rank: #22.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +682
(from 1,478 to 796)
Grades: 9-12
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Rank: #33.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +576
(from 1,652 to 1,076)
Grades: 5-12
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Rank: #44.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +550
(from 1,626 to 1,076)
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #55.
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +545
(from 1,193 to 648)
Grades: 9-12
250 Pawtucket Blvd
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 441-4807
Rank: #66.
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +536
(from 1,405 to 869)
Grades: 9-12
57 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 686-0194
Rank: #77.
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +451
(from 1,119 to 668)
Grades: 9-12
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Rank: #88.
High School Of Commerce
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +409
(from 1,560 to 1,151)
Grades: 9-12
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7220
Rank: #99.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +396
(from 732 to 336)
Grades: K-12
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Rank: #1010.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +390
(from 798 to 408)
Grades: 9-12
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Rank: #1111.
Hampden Charter School Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +388
(from 1,206 to 818)
Grades: 6-12
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Rank: #1212.
Minuteman Regional High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +350
(from 468 to 118)
Grades: 9-12
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Rank: #1313.
Quaboag Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +348
(from 852 to 504)
Grades: 9-12
284 Old West Brookfield Road
Warren, MA 01083
(413) 436-5991
Rank: #1414.
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +264
(from 1,243 to 979)
Grades: 9-12
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 416-2252
Rank: #1515.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +258
(from 1,301 to 1,043)
Grades: 9-12
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Rank: #1616.
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +255
(from 365 to 110)
Grades: 9-12
319 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-9301
Rank: #1717.
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +253
(from 837 to 584)
Grades: 9-12
250 Foundry Street
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-1200
Rank: #1818.
Douglas High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +247
(from 645 to 398)
Grades: 9-12
33 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Rank: #1919.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +244
(from 1,287 to 1,043)
Grades: 1-12
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +234
(from 1,201 to 967)
Grades: 9-12
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +234
(from 1,277 to 1,043)
Grades: 9-12
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #2222.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +216
(from 1,259 to 1,043)
Grades: 9-12
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Rank: #2323.
Quincy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +215
(from 789 to 574)
Grades: 9-12
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Rank: #2424.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +213
(from 1,117 to 904)
Grades: 9-12
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Rank: #2525.
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +210
(from 534 to 324)
Grades: 7-12
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Rank: #2626.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +197
(from 1,236 to 1,039)
Grades: K-12
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Rank: #2727.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +185
(from 1,628 to 1,443)
Grades: 7-12
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Rank: #2828.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +179
(from 670 to 491)
Grades: 9-12
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Rank: #2929.
Somerville High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +170
(from 837 to 667)
Grades: 9-12
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Rank: #3030.
Lee Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +166
(from 773 to 607)
Grades: 7-12
300 Greylock Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2781
Rank: #3131.
Pembroke High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +164
(from 354 to 190)
Grades: 9-12
80 Learning Lane
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 293-9281
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Milton High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +160
(from 224 to 64)
Grades: 9-12
25 Gile Road
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4470
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +160
(from 1,142 to 982)
Grades: 9-12
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Rank: #3434.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +149
(from 1,599 to 1,450)
Grades: 6-12
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Rank: #3535.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +147
(from 1,678 to 1,531)
Grades: PK-12
28 Walker St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
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