- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brighton, MA
Lyon High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250279002674
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 95
- students enrolled
Lyon High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Brighton, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279002674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lyon High School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 250279002674 · Brighton, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 5.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Lyon High School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lyon 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
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 95
Lyon High School
95 students
What this shows Lyon High School reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyon High School compares
Lyon High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 52% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
African American 21.1%
White 10.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Lyon High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyon 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon 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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyon High School
How many students attend Lyon High School?
Lyon High School has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brighton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon High School is 5.9:1, which is 52% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Brighton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon High School?
Lyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lyon High School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Brighton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Lyon 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.