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#1062 of 1,793 schools in MA
Lyon High School
High School · Boston · Brighton, MA
A Boston high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 Beechcroft Street, Brighton, MA 02135
- Math 5% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lyon High School score 5% 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 11 points since 2022, to 5% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Lyon 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,208
Median home value
$684,000
Median rent
$2,179/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02135; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesivta High School of Greater BostonPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Brighton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #63 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
Lyon High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyon High School
Lyon High School is a public high school in Brighton, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,062 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyon High School
What grades does Lyon High School serve?
Lyon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lyon High School?
Lyon High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon High School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyon High School rank in MA?
Lyon High School ranks #1,062 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lyon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Lyon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyon High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lyon High School a charter school?
No, Lyon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyon High School a Title I school?
No, Lyon High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.8%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 02135)
- 43,683
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 02135; 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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