Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Boston

Massachusetts · Public School District
109
Schools
46,001
Students
$47,393
Per-Pupil Spend
+230% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
80.3%
Graduation Rate
-6.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Boston is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 46,001 students across 109 schools. It includes 75 elementary, 3 middle, 28 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $47,393 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (109)
Elementary Schools75 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams Elementary SchoolPK–06249
Alighieri Dante Montessori SchoolPK–06108
Baldwin Early Learning Pilot AcademyPK–01172
Bates Elementary SchoolPK–06277
Beethoven Elementary SchoolPK–02263
Blackstone Elementary SchoolPK–06537
Boston Teachers Union K-8 PilotPK–08299
Bradley Elementary SchoolPK–06289
Channing Elementary SchoolPK–06189
Chittick Elementary SchoolPK–06232
Clap Elementary SchoolPK–06110
Condon K-8 SchoolPK–08635
Conley Elementary SchoolPK–06163
Curley K-8 SchoolPK–08931
Dever Elementary SchoolPK–06374
East Boston Early Education CenterPK–01187
Edison K-8 SchoolPK–08618
Eliot K-8 Innovation SchoolPK–08809
Ellis Elementary SchoolPK–06318
EllisonParks Early Education SchoolPK–03191
Everett Elementary SchoolPK–06269
Gardner Pilot AcademyPK–08386
Greenwood Sarah K-8 SchoolPK–08374
Grew Elementary SchoolPK–06212
Guild Elementary SchoolPK–06251
Hale Elementary SchoolPK–06169
Haley Pilot SchoolPK–08371
Harvard-Kent Elementary SchoolPK–06342
Haynes Early Education CenterPK–01203
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School LowerPK–01187
Hennigan K-8 SchoolKG–08509
Hernandez K-8 SchoolPK–08425
Higginson Inclusion K-2 SchoolPK–02120
Holmes Elementary SchoolPK–06280
Hurley K-8 SchoolPK–08352
Kennedy John F Elementary SchoolPK–06375
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary SchoolPK–06264
Kenny Elementary SchoolPK–06316
Kilmer K-8 SchoolPK–08396
King Elementary SchoolPK–06442
Lee AcademyPK–03187
Lee K-8 SchoolPK–08541
Lyndon K-8 SchoolPK–08586
Lyon K-8 SchoolKG–08126
Manning Elementary SchoolPK–06160
Mario Umana AcademyPK–08581
Mason Elementary SchoolPK–05188
Mather Elementary SchoolPK–05485
Mattahunt Elementary SchoolPK–06483
McKay K-8 SchoolPK–08681
Mendell Elementary SchoolPK–06312
Mildred Avenue K-8 SchoolPK–08618
Mozart Elementary SchoolPK–06176
Murphy K-8 SchoolPK–08836
O'Donnell Elementary SchoolPK–06281
Orchard Gardens K-8 SchoolPK–08724
Otis Elementary SchoolPK–06414
Perkins Elementary SchoolPK–06158
Perry Elementary SchoolPK–06182
Philbrick Elementary SchoolPK–06114
Quincy Elementary SchoolPK–05738
Roosevelt K-8 SchoolPK–08355
Russell Elementary SchoolPK–05363
Shaw Elementary SchoolPK–04187
Sumner Elementary SchoolPK–06538
Taylor Elementary SchoolPK–06358
Tobin K-8 SchoolPK–08426
Trotter Elementary SchoolPK–06297
Tynan Elementary SchoolPK–06197
UP Academy HollandPK–05636
Warren-Prescott K-8 SchoolPK–08523
West Zone Early Learning CenterPK–01111
Winship Elementary SchoolPK–06338
Winthrop Elementary SchoolPK–06237
Young Achievers K-8 SchoolPK–08483
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frederick Pilot Middle School06–08323
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School03–08177
Ohrenberger School03–08451
High Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Another Course To College09–12230
Boston Adult Tech Academy11–12121
Boston Arts Academy09–12494
Boston Collaborative High School09–12178
Boston Community Leadership Academy07–12598
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy09–12472
Boston Latin Academy07–121,723
Boston Latin School07–122,423
Brighton High School07–12532
Burke High School07–12420
Carter School07–1226
Charlestown High School07–12792
Community Academy09–1255
Community Academy of Science and Health09–12347
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy06–12541
East Boston High School07–121,276
English High School07–12651
Excel High School09–12434
Fenway High School09–12377
Greater Egleston High School09–1290
Lyon High School09–12116
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School09–121,087
Margarita Muniz Academy09–12314
New Mission High School07–12614
O'Bryant School of Math & Science07–121,567
Quincy Upper School06–12530
Snowden International High School09–12463
TechBoston Academy06–12871
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper02–12666
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of HearingPK–1270
McKinley Schools02–12158
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$47,393+230% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
62%
State
25.9%
Local (property tax)
62.0%
Federal
12.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
109
Schools
46,001
Students
—
Free Lunch
$47K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.3%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $47,393 per pupil — 230% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 109 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.3%, graduation is 6.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boston?
Boston has 109 public schools, serving a total of 46,001 students.
What is the graduation rate for Boston?
The graduation rate is 80.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Boston spend per student?
Boston spends $47,393 per pupil — 230% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Boston?
No, Boston does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Boston serve?
Boston serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Boston?
The median opportunity score across schools in Boston is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.