2024 High Schools with the Best Teachers in Massachusetts

• Worcester, MA•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.64 out of 5  90 reviews

Alum: I was part of the inaugural class of 1993. The experience was eye-opening. Never before was I so challenged by the pace, curriculum, and mostly my fellow classmates. This experience was not only incredible to have as part of a college admissions package, but it also gave me the necessary perspective for all my future endeavors. All my classmates were incredibly talented, ambitious, and great people. Just keeping up, required me to learn and grow. Not only academically but also as a person. To say the program had a profound impact on me, would be an understatement! I loved my time in the Academy, and was very proud to be a part of such a highly talented group.... Read 90 reviews

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• grade A+

• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hyannis, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  253 reviews

Junior: Sturgis has incredible teachers that love to be there and a strong academic community with a high emphasis on learning for everyone, no matter your background. There is a strong club culture at Sturgis, and whatever you want to do you can have the opportunity to do so! We also emphasize the enjoyment of athletics over everything else in them and create a welcoming community for athletic involvement. Overall, I love Sturgis because of its inclusiveness, welcoming nature, and challenging curriculum.... Read 253 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 846

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Devens, MA•

• Public School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  59 reviews

Sophomore: Good school, very accepting community. The way they teach and involve students in discussions is very good for taking in information and learning important information. The curriculum, although less complex, allows for space for other time, consuming things in students lives. Such as sports, social life, are many other things. classes involving math and science are very hands on, allowing students hands-on experience with things that they may choose to pursue it in life. In certain cases, such as myself, biology is a large part of the science aspect of class, allowing practice for things like lab reports and observational skills, as well, as practice with tools that will be used waiter in wife, such as a microscope, pipettes, and different methods of transferring DNA samples or bacterial samples for experimentation. Like in one of the assessments including a lab report. One in particular is a lab transferring bacteria to a steril plate showing how bacteria would spread when dif things... Read 59 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 386

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Sudbury, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  290 reviews

Senior: The best part about LS in my experience is by far the faculty! There are so many teachers who genuinely care about students' educational journey. The wellness department is also excellent. Strong music and theater programs as well. As for negative aspects of our school, we have a bit of a reputation for drugs/alcohol, although many high schools do. And, if you are concerned about rankings, etc., LS offers relatively few AP courses. But, I have found that the honors and accelerated classes are often just as high quality as AP courses, and a very challenging and enriching environment! I have learned a lot at LS and would highly recommend it.... Read 290 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,513

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Weston Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  107 reviews

Parent: My son just graduated this year, spending whole 12 years in Weston public schools. Admitted by top colleges. Good environment and facilities for athletics, WHS earns 5 state championships this year. Very happy!... Read 107 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 638

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Concord, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  212 reviews

Alum: An amazing public school option, teachers are passionate and will work with you, many mental health resources, and guidance counselors starts working with you early on to be on track for college!... Read 212 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,323

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Northborough, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  250 reviews

Sophomore: I've loved Algonquin so far! The people I've come to know and the community there is incredible. Unlike stories I've heard from other schools, gonk students treat everyone - teachers, students, under and older classmen - with major respect.... Read 250 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,269

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Hopkinton Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  230 reviews

Alum: Teachers hold high expectations for students and want to see them succeed. With the intense academic environment at HHS, doing well is a major stressor for most students. Even though it is stressful and rigorous, the education I received (with a majority of honors-level courses and some AP courses) prepared me incredibly well for college. Some of my fellow students made the high school experience tough, and there is a lot of casual racism and bullying within the school. I had many "social" problems, and HHS did not handle them how I think they should have been handled.... Read 230 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,212

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Marlborough, MA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  270 reviews

Junior: AMSA is a public charter school founded in 2005 with a mission to provide a rigorous and challenging academic program that emphasizes math, science, and technology. The school offers a variety of advanced placement (AP) courses and earn college credit while still in high school. The curriculum emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. AMSA has a diverse student body and offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including athletics, music, drama, and community service. The school has a strong commitment to community service and encourages students to give back to their communities through volunteering and service projects. Overall, AMSA is known for its rigorous academic program, innovative approach to education, and commitment to community service. It may be a good fit for students who are interested in STEM subjects and are looking for a challenging and supportive academic environment.... Read 270 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 965

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Greenfield, MA•

• Public School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  52 reviews

Sophomore: I think it's an amazing school that shows exemplary resilience considering the area it's placed in, I truly cannot imagine a better situation for my Education than Four Rivers. The school truly reflects the values it teaches in practice daily and it is an example in this country of what can be done in broken systems to produce intelligent students who are well rounded and ultimately kind and deeply considerate and aware of the world around them. In this state or country even, Four Rivers is a shining beacon of carefully considerate well-crafted education. I truly cannot imagine my life without it.... Read 52 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Public Schools of Brookline, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  359 reviews

Sophomore: All in all, Brookline High School is an excellent high school. It has devoted and qualified teachers and staff, a plethora of leveled and unleveled courses to choose from for both core classes and electives. It has various clubs and great athletics. The campus is very large and students are given the freedom to roam the entirety of it, as long as they are responsible. I have found that all of my teachers have genuinely cared about my academic performance and me as a student, and have been willing and ready to help whenever there is a need. The best part of my experience has been thoroughly enjoying my core classes and electives, and participating on the cross country and track teams. There have not been any noticeably negative parts of my experience, despite unavoidable stress around academic performance. The only thing I would like to see change is having more leveled courses available for freshman year.... Read 359 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 2,087

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Dover-Sherborn Regional School District, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  87 reviews

Parent: Just love this school district and the value they put on education AND inclusion. Our children are heard with this new administration and how they approach balance of academic rigor and adolescent social development and mental well-being. Those who disagree care about dumb rankings like Niche, Boston & US News, and that is why our children suffer the consequences and succumb to unnecessary pressure often leading to unhealthiness, anxiety and depression. Steer clear of reviews like the one below. It’s inaccurate. As far as diversity is concerned, in these two sleepy suburb communities, the numbers mirror most towns of these sizes in race and income. Bussing children in from other communities has created success for some, but tends to add stress to the children without means as comparisons steal joy.... Read 87 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 657

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Upton, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  387 reviews

Alum: Really great school, many amazing opportunities and great staff. However, there was a major lack of a developed art program and classes. While some were available, the program did not provide the resources and everything that the amazing art teachers required, ultimately resulting in some of the greatest teachers I've ever had leaving during my time enrolled in the art classes. On the other hand, the shop-life was amazing. There were plenty of resources and materials that were always up-to-date and perfect for teaching everything needed to either go to college or to go into the workforce. I just wish that BVT not only didn't push Spanish as a "must do for college" and actually had a fully-developed art program that allowed it's staff to provide us the highest quality education, because they were truly amazing teachers that simply were underappreciated by the school itself.... Read 387 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 1,234

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Westborough Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  232 reviews

Senior: Being a student at Westborough Highschool was a good experience, but I just know if I were to put myself out there more it would’ve been even better. I regret not doing a sport or joining any clubs, I regret not going to as many school events as I wanted, I regret wasting my highschool years playing video games and scrolling on social media. So next year in college I definitely want to do things I never had the courage to do in highschool, joining a club, possibly a sport and going to as many college events as possible. I also had good relationships with my teachers, they were all for the most part kind and understanding, and I will of course miss them all as I graduate this year!... Read 232 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,178

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Boston Public Schools, MA•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  557 reviews

Senior: I love my experience at BLS, although it can be very hard and stressful much of the time, there are so many opportunities and rewards that make the school worth it. The school provides a quality education and great college preparation. BLS does its best to provide a variety of classes, programs, and clubs that support all their students needs. My favorite thing about Boston Latin is the focused environment and the vast amount opportunities. At school, you are surrounded by people focused on succeeding and whom have similar goals, this is especially helpful and motivating when classes become difficult. There are so many opportunities and experiences that could only have gotten through BLS, and it is one of the first places internships, jobs, and colleges go to look for great students.... Read 557 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 2,416

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Wayland Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  158 reviews

Senior: Wayland High School is a highly academic school with small class sizes. I can recognize everyone in my grade and know most of their names, the teachers are great and very smart and they are truly passionate about seeing their students grow. The community can be kind of "cliquey". As a homeschooled student I went into High School fairly fresh and didn't know many people and it was semi-difficult to find a lot of friends. I found a friend group that works for me but never really felt excited to do any grade activities.... Read 158 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 831

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Needham Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  267 reviews

Junior: Overall, my experience at NHS has been a relatively good one! I've never had significant problems with my teachers, although some are definitely better at teaching than others. However, that can be said about most schools. I'm incredibly grateful for the open-campus policy as it gives students more freedom to choose a place they are able to better focus or accommodate their needs. That said, Needham, which can be labeled as a "liberal" town, still has its fair share to do in combating racism and other forms of discrimination. While being a white-dominated school itself does not warrant any problems, I have personally witnessed the more covert prejudice that runs within the student population. It's subtle, but it's there. Luckily, from what I've heard from friends, the school offers many great guidance counselors. Students can go there to discuss future plans or anything that's bothering their minds, and I think the school does an adequate job of providing mental health resources.... Read 267 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,669

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Mount Greylock Public Schools, MA•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  75 reviews

Parent: MGRHS is a very good school. There is plenty of opprtunity for advanced-level learning, including co-enrollment at nearby colleges like Williams.... Read 75 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 524

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Westford Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  311 reviews

Alum: WA was an overall a really good experience, it set me up for success during college by its rigorous curriculum and dedicated teachers that ensure no student is left behind. WA provided the best sources for student success.It took me awhile to adjust to WA’s atmosphere, it always seemed it was a all about academics, but the school provided exceptional resources to students who struggled and I’m glad to say my WA experience was great!... Read 311 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 1,567

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Winchester Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  160 reviews

Senior: Although I started during covid time, I feel that my experience at Winchester High School has been pretty decent. Most of the teachers are nice and teach decently well, though some of them don’t show effort in their lessons and you can tell. The school was recently renovated so it’s very clean, the food is okay, and people at school are competitive but nice. The only qualms I have with WHS are the lack of funding for clubs and sports (students have to self fundraise, especially with clubs because those recieve absolutely nothing), and the lack of AP class offerings. We can only take AP classes starting in junior year, and on top of that, there are limited class offerings. Finally, the school isn’t that diverse and it’s sometimes hard to connect with administration, but overall it’s been a nice ride and I look forward to graduating next year.... Read 160 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 1,349

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Wellesley Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  179 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 179 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 1,406

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hadley, MA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  30 reviews

Senior: PVCICS has a great education program. Being such a small school all the teachers are able to get to know each student, giving them 1 on 1 attention, and being able to stop and answer any questions as needed in class. Students have a very close community along with each other and teachers throughout the building and multiple grades. The work load is a lot and can be very stressful. However the opportunity to learn Chinese is very cool and they have a great program, especially if you start in Kindergarten, to help students pick up the language quick. As far as offerings outside of academics, there are many different clubs available to high schoolers. The sports program is slowly growing and we have many amazing teams that are doing very well and increasing in strength every year. The school does put on some fun events throughout the year, such as movie nights, prom, etc., but those are also limited. If you are looking to really focus on academics PVCICS is definitely the place to go!... Read 30 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Hingham Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  190 reviews

Senior: At Hingham High School, I have pursued an excellent education which has equipped me with the communicative skills and passion for learning required to make the world a better place. The friendships that I have made are invaluable and I still love hanging out with my friends. Whether it's a political discussion through Model UN, a cultural experience in the Chinese club, or an athletic excursion at wrestling practice, Hingham High is a great school for students to pursue individual interests with alike minds. If I could improve my school, I would begin by installing air conditioners. I believe that they are a smart investment as they will save many students from heat exhaustion. In addition, I would expand the capabilities of the food department. My friends and I presented a plan to install a food cart for breakfast, so I hope that they will consider it idea for future generations! Overall, my experiences at Hingham High have truly instilled within me a sense of service and friendship.... Read 190 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 1,205

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Lexington Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  390 reviews

Junior: Lexington high school is an excellent school for students if they’re looking for a balance between challenging and sustainability. The school has many options and courses that students can take. Furthermore, if students are struggling academically, they can reach out to their counselor to gain support Plans or lower the class difficulty. Lastly, the school AND the students enforces inclusivity of all communities and in all my years of Lexington high school I’ve never seen a case of bullying or harassment of another individual. The school is excellent for good education, opportunity and inclusivity. I would highly recommend attending this public school.... Read 390 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 2,273

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Roslindale, MA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  9 reviews

Sophomore: My overall experience with Brooke Charter School has been good overall. I really love how the teachers are dedicated to making sure everyone student learns. The curriculum is also great.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 2,145

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1