Massachusetts public high school

Codman Academy Charter Public School

Codman Academy Charter Public school district

C-

overall grade

Ranks #322 of 335 Massachusetts high schools.

Overall rank

#322

of 335 schools

Average SAT

792

MA average 1091

Graduation rate

97%

MA average 92%

Plan on college

70%

MA average 72%

SAT is the average total score of test takers. Graduation is the four-year rate. College is the share of graduates who report plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college.

Dorchester, Boston's largest and most diverse neighborhood, is a vibrant urban community located just south of downtown along the Dorchester Bay waterfront. The neighborhood has a rich history dating back to 1630 and features a mix of triple-decker homes, parks, and beaches including the popular Carson Beach. Codman Academy Charter Public School serves students in this dynamic section of the city, taking its name from the historic Codman Square area where it was originally located.

How it compares

What stands out

Strongest area: Graduation rate, in the top 32% statewide. 96.7% of students graduate in four years, vs 91.6% at the typical MA high school.
Area to watch: SAT scores rank in the bottom 2% statewide.
Trend: Math MCAS is up 8 points since 2023 (14% to 22%), while statewide it fell 6 points.
Trend: The graduation rate has risen from 84% in 2021 to 96.7% in 2024.

Where it stands among 335 Massachusetts high schools

Bottom of MATop of MA

Overall

Well below averagebottom 5% · #322

SAT

Well below averagebottom 2% · #332

ELA MCAS

Below averagebottom 12% · #292

Math MCAS

Below averagebottom 15% · #281

AP results

Well below averagebottom 1% · #316

Graduation

Above averagetop 32% · #105

College plans

Below averagebottom 32% · #229

The overall rank weighs SAT (30%), MCAS (25%), AP results (20%), and graduates' college plans (25%). Categories rank only the schools with data for them. How we rank

SAT

Average total score792in 2025 · MA avg 1091

299 points below the MA avg

By section (out of 800)

Reading & writingWorse than average

This school

403

MA avg

556

MathWorse than average

This school

389

MA avg

535

58 students took the SAT.

"MA avg" is the average of the 335 high schools we rank. Only students who choose to take the SAT are counted.

MCAS (10th grade)

Share of 10th graders meeting or exceeding expectations. Statewide results dropped after 2024, when passing the MCAS stopped being a graduation requirement. There was no test in 2020.

English Language Arts22%in 2026 · state 45%

23 points below the state

Math22%in 2026 · state 44%

22 points below the state

Biologyhigh school science, 2026Worse than average

This school

12%

State

38%

Detailed scores

Average scaled score, ELA · Math · Science (500+ = meeting expectations)491 · 489 · 481

Achievement percentile vs. MA schools (ELA · Math)32nd · 31st

Student growth percentile, ELA · Math (50 = typical growth)70 · 71

AP & advanced courses

AP exams scored 3+11%in 2025 · MA avg 66%

55 points below the MA avg

Score breakdown

Score 5: 0%Score 4: 0%Score 3: 11%Score 2: 14%Score 1: 74%

29 students took 35 AP exams. A 3 or higher can earn college credit.

Completed an advanced coursegrades 11–12Better than average

This school

84.6%

MA avg

71.4%

9th graders passing all coursesWorse than average

This school

42.9%

MA avg

82.6%

After high school

Four-year graduation rate97%in 2024 · MA avg 92%

5 points above the MA avg

Dropped outof the four-year classBetter than average

This school

3.3%

MA avg

4.3%

Plan to attend college70%in 2025 · state 72%

3 points below the state

Graduates' plans · 33 graduates

4-year public college

30.3%

4-year private college

24.2%

Students

Who attends

Black/African American

64.2%

Hispanic/Latino

32%

Multi-Race

3.2%

White

0.3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%

52.6% female · 47.4% male

Student needs

High needslow income, English learner, or disabilityHigher than average

This school

81.7%

MA avg

50.7%

Low incomeHigher than average

This school

75.9%

MA avg

39%

English learnersHigher than average

This school

12.2%

MA avg

8.6%

Teachers

Licensed teachersWorse than average

This school

74.7%

MA avg

95.9%

Experienced teachersWorse than average

This school

31.9%

MA avg

73.4%

Teaching in their fieldWorse than average

This school

59.6%

MA avg

84.6%

Students per teacher

10.4MA avg 11.8

33.2 full-time-equivalent teachers

Attendance & safety

Attendance rateWorse than average

This school

89.6%

MA avg

92.3%

Chronically absentmissed 10%+ of daysWorse than average

This school

38%

MA avg

22.3%

18.3 days absent per student (MA avg 13.2) · Suspensions: 2.9% out-of-school, 0.6% in-school (MA high school avg 4% / 2.2%)

About Boston

Suffolk County · Greater Boston — Inside I-95

Avg single-family home value$615KMA median $588K

Avg property tax bill$7,627MA median $6,814

Tax rate$12.40 per $1,000MA median $12.40

Income per person$67,404MA median $47,872

Local kids in public school86.4%

Town bond ratingAAA

Codman Academy Charter Public (District) district profile · What could you afford here? · All towns A–Z

Town figures are FY2026 averages for single-family homes from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Assessed values usually run below recent sale prices. "MA median" is the median of the state's 351 towns.

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