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Boston Adult Tech Academy

Boston Adult Tech Academy rates 3.7, below most Boston high schools, whose rated median is 4.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.7this school

3.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Boston median is 4.5.

#1,703 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Boston: 28 high schools rated, median 4.5

The brief

A high school in Back Bay, MA where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,703 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 102 of 109 in Boston.

Boston Adult Tech Academy is listed in Boston, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%13 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
Reading25%14 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
In 2009, 25% of students were proficient in math and 25% in reading.2009 EdFacts; 2 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
4.1
33% of the rating
College Readiness
4.8
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.5
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2009–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 25% (2009 EdFacts).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Boston Adult Tech Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Boston school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$127,309
Median home value
$1,583,500
Median rent
$2,341/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
16%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
99
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
78
Very Bikeable
County reported crime
2,352/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Community Charter School of Cambridge1.6 mi · charter
    6.5Compare →
  2. O'bryant School of Math & Science1.6 mi
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  3. Quincy Upper School0.0 mi
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  4. Boston Arts Academy1.4 mi
    5.8Compare →
  5. Melvin H. King South End Academy0.4 mi
    5.8Compare →
  6. Boston Collaborative High School1.4 mi
    4.8Compare →
  7. Snowden International High School0.5 mi
    4.2Compare →
  8. Boston Adult Tech Academythis school
    3.7
  9. Carter School1.0 mi
    3.3Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Boston Adult Tech Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Boston Adult Tech Academy serve?

Boston Adult Tech Academy serves students in grades 11th through 12th.

How many students attend Boston Adult Tech Academy?

Boston Adult Tech Academy has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Adult Tech Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Boston Adult Tech Academy is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boston Adult Tech Academy rank in MA?

Boston Adult Tech Academy ranks #1,703 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Boston Adult Tech Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Boston Adult Tech Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Boston Adult Tech Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston Adult Tech Academy has 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Is Boston Adult Tech Academy a charter school?

No, Boston Adult Tech Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boston Adult Tech Academy a Title I school?

No, Boston Adult Tech Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
11th – 12th
Enrollment
185
Student-teacher ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Phone
(617) 635-1542
4-year graduation
55–59%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#102 of 109
Schools in district
109
District spending per student
$37,200
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02116)
22,040
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
34.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.