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English High School

144 McBride Street, Boston, MA 02130Boston →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
651
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$47,393
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 230% vs nat'l
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 651 students in grades 07–12 in Boston, Massachusetts.
230% above average funding
District spends $47,393 per pupil, 230% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

English High School is a large high in Boston, Massachusetts, serving grades 07–12 with 651 students. The district invests $47,393 per student — 230% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at English High School

651
Total Students
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution355 male · 296 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
58%
34%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black34%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250279000327

Academic Outcomes at English High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02130

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$47,393Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$47,393
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$20,853
Student Support$9,005
Administration$5,687
Operations$7,109
Other$4,739
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $47,393 spent per student, an estimated $20,995 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
62%
State government
25.9%
Local (property tax)
62.0%
Federal programs
12.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $47,393/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
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+13 more
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High School
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+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBoston →
Phone: (617)635-8979
NCES ID: 250279000327
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Boston seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
144 McBride Street, Boston, MA 02130
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.