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#678 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Boston Latin Academy
High School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A high school in Dorchester, MA where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 Townsend Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Math 57% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boston Latin Academy score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 98 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Boston Latin Academy 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,565
Median home value
$548,100
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City on a Hill Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Burke High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Dearborn 6-12 Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 293 | 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
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #42 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boston Latin Academy is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boston Latin Academy
Boston Latin Academy is a public high school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 1,693 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boston Latin Academy
What grades does Boston Latin Academy serve?
Boston Latin Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Boston Latin Academy?
Boston Latin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin Academy is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boston Latin Academy rank in MA?
Boston Latin Academy ranks #678 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Boston Latin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Boston Latin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Latin Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston Latin Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boston Latin Academy a charter school?
No, Boston Latin Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boston Latin Academy a Title I school?
No, Boston Latin Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9957
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02121)
- 28,298
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 02121; 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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