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Overall#324
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School Code: 350541

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Boston

Boston, the state capital and largest city in Massachusetts, is a major urban center known for its rich colonial history, world-renowned universities, and diverse neighborhoods. The city sits on Massachusetts Bay and serves as the economic and cultural hub of New England, with a metropolitan population of over 4.8 million people. Boston is home to numerous alternative education programs and pathways designed to serve students from across the region's varied communities.
State Rankings
#324
Overall Rank
#328
SAT Total
#320
ELA MCAS
#324
Math MCAS
#306
AP Success
#312
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+6
806
Reading/Writing+11
416
Math-5
390
Tests Taken
87
Score Composition
R/W: 416
Math: 390

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-915%(Rank #320)
Mathematics-179%(Rank #324)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
484
Math
478
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 15.0th · Math: 11.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 51.0 · Math: 52.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
57
Tests Taken
137
Passing Rate (3-5)+12.4
20.4%
AP Success Rank: #306
Score Distribution
2.2%
Score 5
4.4%
Score 4
13.9%
Score 3
27.7%
Score 2
51.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 79.6%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
44%
50%
White: 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 43.5%
Black/African American: 49.8%
Multi-Race: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
Gender
40.7% Female
58.5% Male
0.8% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs89.3% (218)
Low Income77.5% (189)
English Learners18% (44)
First Language Not English37.3% (91)
Key Indicators
High Needs
89.3%
Low Income
77.5%

Graduation Rate

77.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate -14.3
State Ranking
#312
Cohort Size
63
Dropped Out: 11.1%
Still in School: 7.9%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+6
80.6%
Chronically Absent-6.3
64.6%
Avg. Absences per Student32.3
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension10.7%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
42%
Based on 69 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
76.6%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+6
806
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-9
15
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-17
9
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-14.3
77.8
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+12.4
20.4
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+6
80.6
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-6.3
64.6
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+2.9
67.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

67.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
19.4%
4-Year Private College
27.4%
4-Year Public College
8.1%
2-Year Private College
12.9%
2-Year Public College
11.3%
Other Post-Secondary
1.6%
Apprenticeship
8.1%
Work
3.2%
Other
8.1%
Unknown
Based on 62 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers66.7%
Teaching In-Field79.2%
Quick Facts
District: Boston
School Code: 350541
Class Size Indicator: 11.2 to 1

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