Bertha Boschulte Junior High School

9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 507 students in grades 6-8, Bertha Boschulte Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 50% in VI
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bertha Boschulte Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:

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School Overview

Bertha Boschulte Junior High School's student population of 507 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Bertha Boschulte Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VI)
#8 out of 25 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
92%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
90%
78%
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White
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1%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virgin Islands.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bertha Boschulte Junior High School's ranking?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is ranked #8 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Bertha Boschulte Junior High School often compared to?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julius E Sprauve, Charlotte Amalie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Bertha Boschulte Junior High School?
507 students attend Bertha Boschulte Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bertha Boschulte Junior High School?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bertha Boschulte Junior High School offer ?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bertha Boschulte Junior High School part of?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
In what neighborhood is Bertha Boschulte Junior High School located?
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School is located in the Bovoni neighborhood of St Thomas, VI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

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