2023 Best High Schools for Athletes in the Boston Area

• Boston, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  202 reviews

Alum: Going to BC High was easily one of the best decisions I/my parents have ever made. It is truly a school that goes above and beyond, with an unbreakable sense of community and brotherhood. Between the incredible teachers that truly care and the excellent guidance department, the opportunities are endless if you take advantage of them. BC High has made me a more well-rounded student and person, and I do not know where I would be today without this school. The friendships you make at this school will be some of the best and most long-lasting ones you will ever make, even through college and beyond. The location and commute on the T and interaction/proximity to the city makes every student a responsible, independent, and, well-adjusted member of society way before they are expected to be. I would love to see more investment in the arts, and diversity could be better, but other than that, there is not much more that I can think of that I would change.... Read 202 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 17

• Danvers, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.49 out of 5  143 reviews

Senior: I have had an excellent experience at St. John’s Prep. Although I have experienced many challenges, the school has done an excellent job in preparing me for college. Additionally, I have felt that the school guides its students every step of the way, which instills a sense of confidence in all of us. The school culture is great. Although we are a sports powerhouse, the school does a good job at promoting other aspects of student involvement, such as drama productions. While the racial/ethnic diversity isn’t great, SJP is richly diverse in terms of interests and personalities, which ensures that there is a place for everyone to fit in.... Read 143 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 22

• Lawrence, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.06 out of 5  348 reviews

Senior: Central has always and will continue to be a "home away from home" of sorts. It really is the most welcoming community I've ever been a part of, and the opportunities there are countless both academically, athletically, and socially. I think if there were one thing I would be looking to change, it would be providing more money towards the tech department. The ACADEMIC side of the classical sciences such as biology, chemistry, and physics have no shortage of funding, but CCHS does lack some skill development in more specific engineering and computer science fields. There are a lot of "CS Basics" classes and "Engineering 101" classes, but there aren't enough resources to develop an academic track for students looking to pursue STEM fields outside the classic sciences at CCHS. I think with a little extra funding and interest, the school would have no problem creating these resources for students interested in STEM,... Read 348 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 30

• Mansfield Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.57 out of 5  267 reviews

Alum: The business and STEM focused dept at the school is extremely strong, with certain teachers namely in the entrepreneurship field extremely knowledgable and it was a pleasure to take a class with them. Science Faculty could use some work, and so could math. The currciulum is not the strongest and I personally feel that I did not learn much. The strongest subjects at this school is for sure History. the school is mainly known for football and theater achievements rather than academics, which is amazing although I wish some academics were focused on when coming to acheivements. No diversity at my time at this school (2017) whatsoever, majorly white which made me feel somwhat uncomfortable... Read 267 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 25

• Natick Public Schools, MA•

• PK, 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.93 out of 5  234 reviews

Sophomore: Natick High School is a beautiful high school in Central Massachusetts with around 1600 students attending. Natick High School offers all levels of difficulty classes from college-prep to ap courses. The teachers at this school are amazing and always willing to work with students before or after school to work through problems students are having. They're also lenient about extensions due to students' busy schedules. The guidance counselors at Natick High are fantastic and are great at guiding students to become the best versions of themselves by the time they graduate through resilience, leadership, respect, etc. There are all sorts of sports teams that students are able to try out for at Natick High. Furthermore, Natick is huge on school spirit and getting involved in clubs or sports. Additionally, there are around 60 clubs to choose from at this school. Students are given amazing resources, trustworthy adults they can go to for help, and a great safe environment to do school in.... Read 234 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 22

• Groton, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.8 out of 5  50 reviews

Parent: My son has had an incredibly positive experience at Lawrence Academy. The teachers are wonderful and nurturing; and the advisor program encourages involvement and good study habits. Lawrence Academy is a community rich with actives; arts and music, athletics, clubs, charitable events as well as leadership opportunities. The staff and administration are continually providing many different ways for students to become involved, promoting the diverse interests of all the students. By joining the soccer team his freshman year, my son made lots of great friends very quickly, both other freshman and upper class-men. He has found LA to be a warm and welcoming environment. Lawrence is a great balance of academics, activities and community. I'm so thankful to have found this perfect place for my son to grow and develop throughout his high school years. I would highly recommend LA!... Read 50 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 25

• Billerica Public Schools, MA•

• PK, 8-12

• •
  Rating 3.75 out of 5  195 reviews

Senior: BMHS has great faculty who are willing to help students reach their best potential. Unfortunately, not all teachers are extremely helpful but the ones that are really make a difference in student's academic success. Many teachers will stay after school for as long as you need going over the same concept and will always be willing to answer questions, even if you're just passing them in the hallway! Another great aspect of the school is how many clubs and groups there are to join after school. The school provides numerous ways to be involved around Billerica and also to help other students in the school. There's a club for everyone which enables students to make lasting friendships and form great memories.... Read 195 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 25

• Westwood, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.38 out of 5  143 reviews

Alum: The decision to attend Xaverian was one of the best decisions I have ever made! As a current college student, it has prepared me so well for the academic rigor and intensity of college. I learned many valuable skills at Xaverian such as hard work, discipline, and time management. Rooted in its wonderful community, Xaverian forms young men and prepares them for whatever the next chapter of their life after high school may be. Xaverian is a special place and I continue to be grateful for my 4 years as a hawk!... Read 143 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 17

• Sudbury, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.93 out of 5  283 reviews

Sophomore: Unlike many high schools in the area, LS provides students with a "college-like" selection of many courses, such as English. We have about 20 courses to choose from, ranging anywhere from Expository Writing to Modern-British Literature, mostly structured as semester-long classes so students can experience a more diverse educational experience. The teachers are phenomenal, and really take advantage of the flexible curriculum to teach students more than just the required. The counseling department is also stellar, really making me feel more prepared and less stressed about college. While LS is very academically and athletically competitive, the school atmosphere is strong, and the halls are always friendly and cheerful. Overall, a great high school experience.... Read 283 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 32

• Franklin Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.84 out of 5  378 reviews

Junior: I love the academic rigor here at Franklin High School, and their community of staff and students. The clubs are my favorite because people, advisors and students alike, are really into what they do. The wide variety of clubs make me want to do all of them! I also love how the school takes to consideration the wants and needs of their students so that change happens. Recently, necessary products are provided in the bathrooms throughout the school because of the request from a few students. The fact that this request was implemented shows their openness to address problems.... Read 378 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 27

• Marblehead Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.76 out of 5  162 reviews

Senior: At Marblehead High, almost every teacher is very passionate about their subject and are available before and after school for extra help if you need it. Classes are very difficult, especially at the honors and AP levels. There is a large variety of science and art-related electives, but less English and history electives. The main criticism I have for Marblehead High is that the difficulty of classes varies dramatically between different teachers regardless of course level, making some college preparatory and honors courses more difficult than the AP course due to the teacher. Overall, I had a great 4 years at Marblehead!... Read 162 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 29

• West Roxbury, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.4 out of 5  91 reviews

Junior: I’ve always despised school, growing up I bounced around from school to school and I could never find the right fit. All my life I have been surrounded by teachers who thought boring lessons straight out of a book and clearly showed a lack of inspiration and effort when it came to teaching. Just as I was about to bow my head and surrender to the education system, it was CM that revived my thirst for knowledge. Despite the fact that I have only been enrolled for a year CM has provided me with an experience like no other. At CM I feel like that teachers believe in me and care about me. I feel inspired to learn everyday and I appreciate the efforts the teachers put into engaging lessons. But the best thing about CM is the countless opportunities available to a student. CM offers a wide range of teams and clubs to be appart of. You can be a star athlete one day, a debater the next, and peer minister by the end of the week. Next year I will be a junior and I already can’t wait to go back!... Read 91 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 15

• Wellesley Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  174 reviews

Alum: Wellesley Senior High School is an excellent school exceding admirable quality in education, student well-being, student-teacher relations, and preparations for the student's next stage. Being an epitome of public schools across the country, everyone from the faculty to the student matches their best to foster a healthy, understanding environment needed for successful students. Students have access to unprecedented resources for their academic achievements, personal passions, and physical and mental well-being. The school hosts various academic competitions, clubs, and experts to further students' experiences and engage students' interests. The school even provides various academic and psychological health networks for those in need for guaranteed success. That being said, due to the success rooted in everyone's responsibility and commitment, some may not find the same accessibility as others. However, much is possible at Wellesley Senior High School with a go-getter mindset.... Read 174 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 35

• North Reading Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.71 out of 5  153 reviews

Senior: North Reading High School is a very prestigious school. Although it lacks diversity and is a predominately white school, it offers electives to encourage teaching of various religions and cultures. The preparation precautions for college are average. The guidance counselors provide resources such as a Common Application bootcamp to guide juniors going into senior year through the process, but do not make an effort to talk through their struggles one-on-one. However, my junior year had been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and it's possible that the juniors before me have received more thorough assistance. All academics taught at the school are above average, and students are given a choice of Academic or Honors classes depending on teacher recommendations and what the student is comfortable with, as well as multiple AP class options are available starting sophomore year. Overall, North Reading High School is an exceptional school.... Read 153 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 30

• Duxbury Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.81 out of 5  119 reviews

Senior: Duxbury High School is unique in many ways. This school contains both the middle and high school in one building, and for the most part, the layout is simple and straightforward. The building is located about 5 minutes away from the beach and 10 minutes away from the town forest. The programs offered here are fantastic, along with all the faculty and staff members. With food that is actually pretty decent, even with the 'pandemic menu', there's nothing to dislike about the school. Clubs and co-curricular programs offer a wide variety of interests, ranging from theatrical performance to aviation and ESports. Our sports teams are fantastic, and the agility and strength originates from an amazing weight room. There are after school programs for math, science classes cover topics ranging from physics to marine biology. It's truly surreal, and I owe my thanks to the adults who operate this well oiled machine. I would rate my school five stars because of everything it has to offer.... Read 119 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 30

• Belmont, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.77 out of 5  26 reviews

Parent: My son is in middle school program. BH is a terrific school with very supportive faculty and administrative members who know how to mentor, coach and teach boys during their transformative phases as well as encouraging boys to take risk in order to get out their comfort zone and providing students just enough space to fail without dampening their enthusiasm and curiosity. The school has been working extremely hard to attract diverse student population to better overall student experience and promote inclusivity. Overall, I am very impressed with how thoughtful the school constructs the program and help the boys become excellent students and compassionate and supportive members of their respective communities.... Read 26 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 16

• Medfield Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  103 reviews

Junior: MHS is a very academic-focused school that has a lot of options for its highest-achieving students, but it has some problems with flexibility. Most teachers will give extensions based on circumstances. There is less schedule room to prioritize music and arts. However, Medfield is still a great place for music. It’s difficult to get good replacements for our teachers (especially in the math department), and having 3 different teachers for one class throughout a year is too common. Most students are involved in various activities because everything is so college-centered. The town is wealthy and not racially diverse, but our school feels accepting towards LGBTQIAP+ youth. I’m grateful to have attended this school, but I know there are many who don’t feel this way. Because people here know there are more problematic places, it becomes difficult for them to see the problems here.... Read 103 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 26

• Needham, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.6 out of 5  48 reviews

Parent: Our son started as a 9th grader in the fall of 2020. The school has exceeded our very high expectations. Even with the ongoing pandemic, the school has managed to provide an academically rigorous and caring/supportive community. The teachers are extraordinary. They know our son very well and truly care about his academic AND personal and spiritual development. His academic transition from public school has been seamless. We are confident the education he is receiving will prepare him very well for college. In this uncertain time with so much angst in society, I can not think of a better community for our son to be part of. On a daily basis the faculty and administration communicate their time tested wisdom that allows him to help filter out the current angst and noise that surrounds us all. We are extremely grateful we can call St. Sebastian's home. Sending our son is truly the best academic decision we have ever made.... Read 48 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 12

• Reading Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.84 out of 5  145 reviews

Senior: Reading Memorial High School is a place keen on fostering the creativity and growth of their students. RMHS employs vetted teachers who are able to teach to many different learning styles. Additionally, they utilize an annually reviewed curriculum that is updated with the times and caters to the knowledge student need in order to flourish in the real world. RMHS offers a variety of courses to appeal to all different interests such as politics, fine arts, the sciences, etc. Along with a staff of dedicated and intelligent teachers, Reading Memorial High School offers many ways in which students can receive extra help. Emotionally, a fully staffed guidance department along with a school psychologist are there to provide any support students may need. Academically, teachers are available during free periods, before, and after school along with academic lab times to help students. While there is always room for improvement, RMHS is a wonderful place where students prosper.... Read 145 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 25

• Malden, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.32 out of 5  145 reviews

Senior: I am a rising senior girl and I have attended Malden Catholic since my freshman year. I started freshman year at my local public school, but in search of harder classes and more opportunities, I transferred to MC. And I firmly believe I found just what I was looking for. While it is true that my class is only the second girls class to go through the girls side, MC has treated us well. The classes are engaging and rigorous and are preparing us well for college. In fact, AP classes are offered since freshamn year. Our athletics are also very strong. This past school year we had several teams make it to championships and finals. In fact, our boys varsity basketball team won the state championships. One opportunity I engaged in this past year was the XBSS retreat which is a 4-5 day retreat in Connecticut in which 7 students represent the school, grow spiritually, and advance there leadership skills. MC has truly helped me grow as a person and student; I am proud to be a lancer!... Read 145 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 30

• Nashua, NH•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.96 out of 5  272 reviews

Parent: We sent our three children to BG, and it is amazing! There's not a single school in the area that can compare. The faculty and staff are all top notch, and students receive an education that extends well beyond the classroom. Our kids learned to work hard (which paid massive dividends in college!), and they all have awesome careers now (software engineer, NP, and a Major in the military!) They built friendships that they've carried with them well beyond college, and are all fine adults. I can't say enough about a place "where all students are known, valued, and treasured."... Read 272 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 35

• Peabody, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.81 out of 5  130 reviews

Parent: With a current senior and a freshman it is fair to say we are Crusader supporters! To sum it up: the kids, faculty and administration make each other better. From academics to athletics, to the school atmosphere, there is a nurturing yet rigorous emphasis on developing the children to be strong contributors in the world. We have seen first hand with our oldest, the maturity in both the classroom and competitions that have prepared him well with fundamentals to move on to college. For our freshman we have witnessed the importance of flourishing in an environment that has both depth and breadth of offerings from a curriculum perspective as well as an extra-curricula perspective. It amazes us to see what the school is offering and even more so to witness our kids actively participate in so much, be recognized for their contributions and develop the skills necessary to be future leaders in society. Perfect fit all around thanks to the foundation laid at Fenwick.... Read 130 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 27

• Hingham, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 3.98 out of 5  111 reviews

Senior: I am very grateful for being able to attend Notre Dame Academy. I find that the teachers care a lot about their student's success. There has been a change in administration resulting in some teachers leaving which is my only negative about the school. Otherwise, I feel very prepared to go to college next year!... Read 111 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 18

• Hanover Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.84 out of 5  77 reviews

Freshman: Overall, Hanover High School is very good. The athletics are great, and many students participate in them. The arts at Hanover high are good, and there is a fall and spring preformance each year. The band and chorus programs are amazing, and overall everyone at Hanover finds something that they are interested in. Hanover offers many AP Classes, and it's harder to find better academics anywhere else.... Read 77 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 32

• Newton Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.06 out of 5  394 reviews

Sophomore: North is pretty good, mostly because of the funding and the fact that it's in a more middle to high income area. Sometimes incidents happen but that's to be expected in a high-school. Feels safe and has cool and good classes with Kostya good teachers. The facilities are mostly clean, although sometimes there might be some shenanigans in there. School is pretty clean, sometimes the stairs are dusty but that's not a huge deal, Dean's and counselers are cool too, so overall a good school. Would recommend!... Read 394 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Total number of sports 28