Excellent
#9 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 2% of private schools
Boston College High School
Middle School · Dorchester, MA
A private middle school in Dorchester, MA serving grades 7th – 8th.
150 WILLIAM T MORRISSEY BLVD, Dorchester, MA 02125
- 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data not available
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Boston College High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,810
Median home value
$645,400
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
35.2%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Up Academy Charter School of BostonCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Frederick Pilot Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 856 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boston College High School is listed in Dorchester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Boston College High School
Boston College High School is a private middle school in Dorchester, MA, serving approximately 273 students in grades 7th-8th with a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boston College High School
What grades does Boston College High School serve?
Boston College High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Boston College High School?
Boston College High School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston College High School is 2.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Boston College High School rank in MA?
Boston College High School ranks #9 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Boston College High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boston College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Boston College High School a private school?
Yes, Boston College High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Boston College High School a religious school?
Boston College High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 474-5112
- Area population (ZIP 02125)
- 33,069
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 02125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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