Below Average
#1445 of 1,793 schools in MA
English High School
High School · Boston · Jamaica Plain, MA
A Boston high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- Math 5% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at English High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 6% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 68 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where English High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,533
Median home value
$763,700
Median rent
$2,434/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarita Muniz AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Meridian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Greater Egleston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 76 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #89 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
English High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About English High School
English High School is a public high school in Jamaica Plain, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 682 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about English High School
What grades does English High School serve?
English High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend English High School?
English High School has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at English High School?
The student-teacher ratio at English High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does English High School rank in MA?
English High School ranks #1,445 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is English High School's MySchoolScout rating?
English High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 English High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, English High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is English High School a charter school?
No, English High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is English High School a Title I school?
No, English High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.2%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8979
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02130)
- 41,109
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 02130; 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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