For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,059 students in Chelsea, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chelsea, MA are Phoenix Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and Chelsea High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Chelsea, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chelsea High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Chelsea, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School Chelsea
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,680 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Chelsea, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea (Closed 2015)
Charter School
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Gr: 5-7 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Tudor Hill School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
49 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Gr: 5-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chelsea, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chelsea, MA include Phoenix Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and Chelsea High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chelsea?
4 public high schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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