EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL
East Boston High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boston school district, located in East Boston, MA with about 1,344 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 99 teachers, East Boston High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Boston High School (EBHS) is a historic public high school located in the heart of East Boston, Massachusetts. As part of the Boston Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body, reflecting the vibrant, multicultural identity of the surrounding East Boston community. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, East Boston High is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help foster student engagement and personal development. By leveraging its location and district resources, EBHS aims to provide an inclusive learning environment that supports the academic success and social-emotional growth of its students as they prepare for life after graduation.
For more information, contact East Boston High at (617) 635-9896 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in East Boston, MA with about 1,344 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Boston
- Total Students:
- 1,344
- Teachers:
- 99.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,344 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.8%
- White
- 11.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.