Boston Arts Academy vs Carter School
Boston Arts Academy has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 3.3/10. Boston Arts Academy is significantly larger with 473 students, about 15.3× the size of Carter School (31). In math proficiency, Boston Arts Academy leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Boston Arts Academy
Boston, MA
5.8/10
High School9th – 12th
473 students
Carter School
Dorchester, MA
3.3/10
High School7th – 12th
31 students
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| Metric | Boston Arts Academy | Carter School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 3.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.0 | — |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #1,075 of 1,793 | #1,742 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 40th | 3th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Boston Arts Academy | Carter School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Boston Arts Academy | Carter School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 473 | 31 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.3:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | — |
| District | Boston | Boston |
| City | Boston | Dorchester |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Boston (02215) | Dorchester (02121) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,827 | $38,565 |
| Median Home Value | $683,800 | $548,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,385 | $1,316 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 84.6% | 20.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.1% | 26.5% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 35 min |