East Boston High School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

1,276 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,276

Total Students

96.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Boston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	1,039
Black	68
Asian	14
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,039 (81.6 %)
White
140 (11.0 %)
Black
68 (5.3 %)
Asian
14 (1.1 %)
Two or More
12 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)635-9896
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 7 116

Grade 8 125

Grade 9 217

Grade 10 270

Grade 11 285

Grade 12 247

Ungraded 16