Boston Mayor to Announce 2025 High School Graduation Rates

Press conference scheduled for Monday morning at Dearborn STEM Academy

Mar. 9, 2026 at 1:35pm

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper will hold a press conference on Monday morning to make an announcement on 2025 high school graduation rates in city schools. The press conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Dearborn STEM Academy in Roxbury.

Why it matters

High school graduation rates are a key metric for evaluating the performance of a city's public school system and the success of students. This announcement from Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper is expected to provide important insights into the progress Boston has made in supporting student achievement and preparing them for post-secondary education and careers.

The details

No details on the specific announcement have been released, although a press release said the event will also highlight "continued progress supporting student success and postsecondary pathways."

  • The press conference is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The players

Michelle Wu

The Mayor of Boston.

Mary Skipper

The Superintendent of Boston Public Schools.

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What’s next

The public and media will be able to tune in to the live press conference to hear the details of the announcement on Boston's 2025 high school graduation rates.

The takeaway

This announcement from Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper is an important update on the progress Boston's public schools are making in supporting student success and preparing them for life after graduation.