Very Good
#587 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 33% in state
Greater Egleston High School
High School · Boston · Roxbury, MA
A Boston high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 School St, Roxbury, MA 02119
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greater Egleston High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 19 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Greater Egleston 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,255
Median home value
$668,900
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02119; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Boston Latin AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,693 | Compare → |
| English High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 682 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #33 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
Greater Egleston High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Egleston High School
Greater Egleston High School is a public high school in Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Egleston High School
What grades does Greater Egleston High School serve?
Greater Egleston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greater Egleston High School?
Greater Egleston High School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Egleston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Egleston High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Egleston High School rank in MA?
Greater Egleston High School ranks #587 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Greater Egleston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Egleston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Greater Egleston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Egleston High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Greater Egleston High School a charter school?
No, Greater Egleston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Egleston High School a Title I school?
No, Greater Egleston High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 635-6429
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 02119)
- 26,851
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02119; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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