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#1132 of 1,793 schools in MA
Community Academy
High School · Boston · Jamaica Plain, MA
A Boston high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 Glen Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Community Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,533
Median home value
$763,700
Median rent
$2,434/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| English High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Greater Egleston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Margarita Muniz AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 308 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #65 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
Community Academy is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Academy
Community Academy is a public high school in Jamaica Plain, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 41 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Academy
What grades does Community Academy serve?
Community Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Community Academy?
Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Academy is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Academy rank in MA?
Community Academy ranks #1,132 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Community Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Community Academy a charter school?
No, Community Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Academy a Title I school?
No, Community Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 635-8950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02130)
- 41,109
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02130; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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