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School Code: 350581
Community Academy of Science and Health
Boston, the state capital and largest city in Massachusetts, is a densely populated urban center known for its role in American history, world-class universities, and diverse neighborhoods. The city sits on Massachusetts Bay and serves as the economic and cultural hub of New England, with distinct districts ranging from the historic cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the residential communities of Dorchester and Roxbury. Community Academy of Science and Health, a charter school founded in 2003, focuses on preparing students for careers in healthcare and the sciences through specialized coursework and partnerships with local medical institutions.
State Rankings
#322
Overall Rank
#323
SAT Total
#315
ELA MCAS
#303
Math MCAS
#281
AP Success
#326
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +11
829
Reading/Writing▸ +2
417
Math▸ +9
412
Tests Taken
99
Score Composition
R/W: 417
Math: 412
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▲ +318%(Rank #315)
Mathematics▼ -416%(Rank #303)
Science▼ -38%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
479
Math
480
Science
478
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 10.0th · Math: 13.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 41.0 · Math: 51.0
ELA: 41.0 · Math: 51.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
45
Tests Taken
77
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +25.2
37.7%
AP Success Rank: #281
Score Distribution
1.3%
Score 5
9.1%
Score 4
27.3%
Score 3
26.0%
Score 2
36.4%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 62.3%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 1.5%
Asian: 4.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 29.4%
Black/African American: 62.3%
Multi-Race: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Gender
50.8% Female
49.2% Male
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs93% (347)
Low Income84.2% (314)
English Learners38.9% (145)
First Language Not English50.7% (189)
Key Indicators
High Needs
93%
Low Income
84.2%
Graduation Rate
64.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -2.6
State Ranking
#326
Cohort Size
90
Dropped Out: 13.3%
Still in School: 21.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.7
80.1%
Chronically Absent▼ -5.9
55.2%
Avg. Absences per Student32.4
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension8.4%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
39.3%
Based on 61 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
51.3%
% 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▸ +11
829
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▲ +3
18
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -4
16
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -2.6
64.4
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +25.2
37.7
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.7
80.1
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -5.9
55.2
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -3.8
50
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
50.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
17%
4-Year Private College
11.3%
4-Year Public College
1.9%
2-Year Private College
19.8%
2-Year Public College
2.8%
Other Post-Secondary
1.9%
Apprenticeship
6.6%
Work
6.6%
Military
3.8%
Other
28.3%
Unknown
Based on 106 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)31.5
Student/Teacher Ratio12.6 to 1
Teachers Licensed96.8%
Experienced Teachers80.9%
Teaching In-Field76.3%
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