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Lyon High School

#6 in Best Magnet High Schools in Massachusetts
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Brighton, MA
  • 3 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Lyon High School is an above average, public, magnet school located in Brighton, MA. It has 125 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. According to state test scores, 85% of students are at least proficient in math and 90% in reading.
    Address
    95 Beechcroft Street
    Brighton, MA 02135
    Telephone
    (617) 635-8351
    Website
    bostonpublicschools.org/school/lyon-high-school
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    Lyon High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    90%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    85%
    Average Graduation Rate
    85%
    Average SAT
    960
    6 responses
    Average ACT
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    AP Enrollment
    11%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $68,203
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,396
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $398,866
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    125
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    49%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $94,540
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    18.8%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,850/ year
    National
    $12,239
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    3 reviews
    Very inclusive and accepting school. Lots of clubs, but none that interest me.
    • Apr 18 2013
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    Access to community resources is made available. SAT prep is abysmal.
    • Apr 18 2013
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    There's a lot of support at this school. The curricula aren't challenging.
    • Apr 18 2013
    • Overall Experience