For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,296 students in 02116, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 02116, MA are Quincy Upper School, Snowden International High School and Melvin H. King South End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 02116 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 02116, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02116 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quincy Upper School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02116, MA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Snowden International High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Gr: 2-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Gr: 11-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 02116, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 02116, MA include Quincy Upper School, Snowden International High School and Melvin H. King South End Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 02116?
4 public high schools are located in 02116.
What is the racial composition of students in 02116?
02116 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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