Very Good
#461 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 26% in state
Boston Latin School
High School · Boston · Boston, MA
A high school in Boston, MA where students score 61 points above what's typical for similar communities.
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
- Math 82% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boston Latin School score 81% 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 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,398
Median home value
$1,015,400
Median rent
$2,033/mo
College educated
67.2%
Homeownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace MannCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Winsor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 5–12 | 0.4 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Fenway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Manville SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 2–10 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #28 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 School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boston Latin School
Boston Latin School is a public high school in Boston, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 2,401 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Boston Latin School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boston Latin School
What grades does Boston Latin School serve?
Boston Latin School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Boston Latin School?
Boston Latin School has an enrollment of approximately 2,401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boston Latin School rank in MA?
Boston Latin School ranks #461 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Boston Latin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boston Latin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston Latin School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boston Latin School a charter school?
No, Boston Latin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boston Latin School a Title I school?
No, Boston Latin School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8895
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02115)
- 28,621
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 22.1
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 02115; 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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