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#718 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 40% in state
Fenway High School
High School · Boston · Roxbury, MA
A Boston high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
67 Alleghany St, Roxbury, MA 02120
- Math 25% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fenway High School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2022, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Fenway High School 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,472
Median home value
$941,200
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace MannCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Roxbury Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,138 | Compare → |
| Boston Latin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,401 | Compare → |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,058 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #46 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
Fenway High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fenway High School
Fenway High School is a public high school in Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fenway High School
What grades does Fenway High School serve?
Fenway High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fenway High School?
Fenway High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fenway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fenway High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fenway High School rank in MA?
Fenway High School ranks #718 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Fenway High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fenway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Fenway High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fenway High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fenway High School a charter school?
No, Fenway High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fenway High School a Title I school?
No, Fenway High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9911
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02120)
- 15,248
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.5
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 02120; 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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