"BPS has made important investments in strengthening instruction and student supports, expanding early college and career pathways, and addressing chronic absenteeism so students stay connected to their learning. We are encouraged by this progress."
"When students feel challenged, they stay engaged. We didn't get here by lowering any expectations for students who might be experiencing challenges or moving the goal posts and making it easier."
"Boston's four-year graduation rate was the highest in the district's history in 2025, city officials said, with more than 400 more students earning their diplomas compared to the previous year."
Boston Public Schools reached its highest four-year graduation rate of 81.3% in 2025, representing a 1.6% increase from the previous year and marking over 400 additional students earning diplomas. This achievement reflects a significant upward trajectory since 2006 when the rate was 59.1%. All student demographics experienced gains, with English learners seeing nearly 5% improvement and students with disabilities gaining over 5%. The district attributed success to investments in instruction, student supports, early college and career pathways, and addressing chronic absenteeism. The 2025 graduating class was the first not required to pass the MCAS exam, instead following a new state framework. Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper highlighted expanded AP courses and college programs as contributing factors.
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