For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,677 students in Arlington, MA. The top-ranked public high school in Arlington, MA is Arlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Arlington, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arlington, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, MA include Arlington High School. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington?
1 public high schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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