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#1203 of 1,793 schools in MA
Community Academy of Science and Health
High School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A Boston high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
11 Charles Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
- Math 16% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community Academy of Science and Health score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Community Academy of Science and Health 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,945
Median home value
$656,400
Median rent
$2,052/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02122; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Boston High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Burke High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 395 | 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
- #69 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 of Science and Health is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Academy of Science and Health
Community Academy of Science and Health is a public high school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,203 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Academy of Science and Health
What grades does Community Academy of Science and Health serve?
Community Academy of Science and Health serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Community Academy of Science and Health?
Community Academy of Science and Health has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Academy of Science and Health?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Academy of Science and Health is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Academy of Science and Health rank in MA?
Community Academy of Science and Health ranks #1,203 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Community Academy of Science and Health's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Academy of Science and Health has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 of Science and Health?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Academy of Science and Health has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Community Academy of Science and Health a charter school?
No, Community Academy of Science and Health is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Academy of Science and Health a Title I school?
No, Community Academy of Science and Health is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.0%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02122)
- 23,471
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 02122; 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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