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#292 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 16% in state

Boston Collegiate Charter School

High School · Boston Collegiate Charter (district) · Dorchester, MA

A charter high school in Dorchester, MA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

11 Mayhew Street, Dorchester, MA 02125

  • Math 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs MA 44% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+26.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$28,499
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Boston Collegiate Charter School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
44%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2023
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 132 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Boston Collegiate Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable

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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

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cristo Rey Boston High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–120.7 mi200Compare →
Boston Collaborative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.39–121.0 mi218Compare →
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.19–121.1 mi293Compare →
Dearborn 6-12 Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.46–121.1 mi553Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Boston Collegiate Charter (district)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$28,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Boston Collegiate Charter School is listed in Boston Collegiate Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boston Collegiate Charter School

Boston Collegiate Charter School is a public high school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston Collegiate Charter (district), serving approximately 688 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boston Collegiate Charter School

What grades does Boston Collegiate Charter School serve?

Boston Collegiate Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Boston Collegiate Charter School?

Boston Collegiate Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Collegiate Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boston Collegiate Charter School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boston Collegiate Charter School rank in MA?

Boston Collegiate Charter School ranks #292 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Boston Collegiate Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boston Collegiate Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Collegiate Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston Collegiate Charter School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Boston Collegiate Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Boston Collegiate Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Boston Collegiate Charter School a Title I school?

No, Boston Collegiate Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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 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.
  • 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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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