Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- #358
- College Readiness Index
- 50.7
- Math Proficiency
- 3.9
- English Proficiency
- 3.3
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- 07–12 Grades
- 1,759 Students
- 76 Teachers
Boston Latin Academy
205 TOWNSEND ST
DORCHESTER, MA 02121
Phone: (617) 635-9957
District: Boston Public Schools
Overview
Boston Latin Academy is ranked 19th within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Boston Latin Academy is 72 percent. The student body makeup is 44 percent male and 56 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 70 percent. Boston Latin Academy is 1 of 31 high schools in the Boston Public Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Gold |
| National Rank | |
| #358 | |
| State Rank | |
| #19 | |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 1,759 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 70% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 53% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 76 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Proficient in Math | 99% |
| College Readiness Index | 50.7 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 07 – 12 |
| Setting | Large City |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | Yes |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 31 |
| Total Students | 19,196 |
| Proficient in English (district average) | 55% |
| Proficient in Math (district average) | 55% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 36.1 |
Data is based on the 2009-10 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
