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#1134 of 1,793 schools in MA
Brockton High
High School · Brockton · Brockton, MA
A high school in Brockton, MA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301
- Math 20% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brockton High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brockton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brockton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,727
Median home value
$414,200
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 2–12 | 0.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Edison Evening AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| New Heights Charter School of BrocktonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Huntington Therapeutic Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 8–12 | 2.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Brockton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 23
- District spending per student
- $24,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brockton High is listed in Brockton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brockton High
Brockton High is a public high school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton, serving approximately 3,586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,134 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Brockton High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brockton High
What grades does Brockton High serve?
Brockton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Brockton High?
Brockton High has an enrollment of approximately 3,586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brockton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brockton High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brockton High rank in MA?
Brockton High ranks #1,134 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Brockton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Brockton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brockton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brockton High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brockton High a charter school?
No, Brockton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brockton High a Title I school?
No, Brockton High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 204
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (508) 580-7633
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02301)
- 68,608
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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