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Boston Latin School

Boston Latin School rates 7.8, among the strongest high schools in Boston, where the 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.
7.8this school

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

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

The brief

A high school in Boston, MA where students score 87 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 379 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 22 of 109 in Boston.

Boston Latin School 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.

Math91%49 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 7–8 and 10 · 1,161 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading83%40 points above the Massachusetts average of 43%Grades 7–8 and 10 · 1,157 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2018–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2023, reaching 87% in 2026.2026 MCAS; 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.8
25% of the rating
Academics
10.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Boston Latin School 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
$53,398
Median home value
$1,015,400
Median rent
$2,033/mo
College educated
67.2%
Homeownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
34.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
84
Very Walkable
Transit Score
93
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
84
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
2,496/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Boston. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Boston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
43.5% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
24 sports
12 boys' · 12 girls' · 24 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 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. Boston Latin Schoolthis school
    7.8
  2. O'bryant School of Math & Science0.8 mi
    6.5Compare →
  3. Fenway High School0.5 mi
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  4. Boston Arts Academy0.7 mi
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  5. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School0.7 mi
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  6. Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann0.4 mi · charter
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  7. City on a Hill Charter Public School1.2 mi · charter
    4.3Compare →
  8. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School0.7 mi · charter
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  9. Carter School0.9 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Boston Latin School.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.

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.

The record

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

The public record

What's said publicly about Boston Latin School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

The Boston Latin School is a magnet Latin grammar state school located in Boston, Massachusetts 2. Established on April 23, 1635, it has operated continuously since its founding and is recognized as one of the oldest existing schools in the United States 2. The only other school cited as sharing this distinction is the Collegiate School in New York City 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.bostonpublicschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #379 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Boston Latin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boston Latin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston Latin School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
2,401
Student-teacher ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Phone
(617) 635-8895
4-year graduation
98.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#22 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 02115)
28,621
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
22.1

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

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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.