- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Boston, MA
East Boston High School
Federal NCES profile for East Boston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279000226
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Boston High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #8 of 12
- schools in East Boston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 1,252
- students enrolled
East Boston High School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Boston High School ranks #8 of 12 schools in East Boston, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
East Boston High School held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 107.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 250279000226 · East Boston, MA Other · MID · TRAD
1,252 enr · 13:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
East Boston High School held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 107.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
East Boston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- This school
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- Curley K-8 Sch 902
Curley K-8 School
902 students
What this shows East Boston High School reports 1,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Boston High School compares
East Boston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,252
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
White 9.0%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, East Boston High School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Boston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curley K-8 School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Boston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in East Boston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Excel Academy Charter School
Standard public school
1,379 students 11:1 students per teacher
Mckay K-8 School
Standard public school
640 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Mario Umana Academy
Standard public school
634 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Otis Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bradley Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Standard public school
279 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,252 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Boston High School
How many students attend East Boston High School?
East Boston High School has 1,252 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Boston, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,276 (2022-23) → 1,293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Boston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Boston High School is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Boston High School?
The largest demographic group at East Boston High School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in East Boston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Boston High School?
East Boston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Boston High School rank among schools in East Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, East Boston High School ranks #8 of 12 schools in East Boston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Boston on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides East Boston High School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.