Below Average
#1483 of 1,793 schools in MA
Techboston Academy
High School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A high school in Dorchester, MA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9 Peacevale Road, Dorchester, MA 02124
- Math 7% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Techboston Academy score 10% 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 30 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 106 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Techboston 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,168
Median home value
$607,200
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston International High School & Newcomers AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Berea Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
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
- #93 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
Techboston Academy is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Techboston Academy
Techboston Academy is a public high school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 870 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,483 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Techboston Academy
What grades does Techboston Academy serve?
Techboston Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Techboston Academy?
Techboston Academy has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Techboston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Techboston Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Techboston Academy rank in MA?
Techboston Academy ranks #1,483 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Techboston Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Techboston Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Techboston Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Techboston Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Techboston Academy a charter school?
No, Techboston Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Techboston Academy a Title I school?
No, Techboston Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.9%
- Phone
- (617) 635-1615
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02124)
- 55,897
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 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 02124; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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