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Massachusetts Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

Name: Massachusetts Average AP Courses Offered Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Massachusetts offers 17 AP courses (2026-27).

The private high school in Massachusetts offering the most AP courses is Cristo Rey Boston High School, offering 90 AP courses.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 81
Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 21–90
MA School Avg.: 17
National School Avg.: 13

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 81
Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 21–90
MA School Avg.: 17
National School Avg.: 13

Massachusetts Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +33.3% (+4 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	13	16	▲ +1	▲ +6.7%
2024	12	15	▲ +1	▲ +7.1%
2023	12	14	▼ -1	▼ -6.7%
2022	12	15	▲ +1	▲ +7.1%
2021	12	14	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	12	14	▲ +1	▲ +7.7%
2019	11	13	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	11	13	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	11	13	▲ +1	▲ +8.3%
2016	11	12	▲ +1	▲ +9.1%
2015	10	11	—	—

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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 (AP courses range: 21–90, avg 17)

Ap Courses Range: 17 90 Avg. Ap Courses: 25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?

The Massachusetts average number of AP courses by private high schools is 17 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in Massachusetts?

The top ranked private high schools in Massachusetts include Cristo Rey Boston High School, Phillips Academy Andover and Newton Country Day School.

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