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Massachusetts Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Massachusetts Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (High School)
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The average percentage of private high school faculty in Massachusetts who have attained an advanced degree is 72% (2026-27).

The private high school in Massachusetts with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is New England Innovation Academy and Springfield Commonwealth Academy, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 107
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 89%–100%
MA School Avg.: 72%
National School Avg.: 56%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 107
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 89%–100%
MA School Avg.: 72%
National School Avg.: 56%

Massachusetts Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +11.1% (+7% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg
2025	57%	70% (▼ 1 pp)
2024	57%	71% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	57%	70% (— 0 pp)
2022	56%	70% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	56%	69% (— 0 pp)
2020	56%	69% (▲ 2 pp)
2019	55%	67% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	55%	66% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	55%	65% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	54%	63% (— 0 pp)
2015	54%	63%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Massachusetts (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 89%–100%, avg 72%)

Advanced Degree Range: 81% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Massachusetts who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Massachusetts who have attained an advanced degree is 72% for 2026-27.

Which private high schools in Massachusetts have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private high schools in Massachusetts with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include New England Innovation Academy, Springfield Commonwealth Academy and New England Academy.

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