English High School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

651 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The English High School, located at 144 McBride Street in Jamaica Plain, holds the distinction of being the oldest public high school in the United States, founded in 1821. As a cornerstone of the Boston Public Schools district, it has a long-standing history of serving a diverse student body and has transitioned through various iterations to meet the evolving needs of Boston’s youth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience, focusing on preparing students for college and career success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its historical legacy, English High operates with a focus on student support, community engagement, and fostering a sense of belonging for its diverse population. The school environment aims to provide rigorous educational pathways while addressing the social and emotional development of its students. By leveraging its long tradition of public service, the school continues to act as a vital educational hub within the city, striving to provide equitable opportunities for all students who walk through its doors.

651

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for English High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	376
Black	224
Asian	5
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
376 (57.8 %)
Black
224 (34.4 %)
White
28 (4.3 %)
Two or More
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8979
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 145

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 163

Ungraded 9