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Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts

The average student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts public high schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 8:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
28 Walker St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Stre
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 10-12
166 Mt Prospect Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Worcester Alternative High School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
11 Mckeon Road
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3245
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Curtis-tufts
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Devens School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
22 Church Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
School For Exceptional Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
233 Haverhill St.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 2-12
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8405
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Community Academy
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
North Brookfield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
10 New School Drive
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-7131
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Smith Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
The Career Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Douglas High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
33 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Excel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Greenleaf Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Hopkins Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Lyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
95 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 8-12
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Springfield Public Day High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
90 Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Rank: #22 - 3222. - 32.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Amesbury Innovation High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Attleboro Community Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Rank: #33 - 4733. - 47.
Charlestown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
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