Boston Adult Academy serves 120 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Adult Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boston Adult Academy's student population of 120 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boston Adult Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
64%
23%
Black
31%
10%
White
1%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Boston Adult Academy often compared to?
Boston Adult Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Another Course To College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Adult Academy?
The graduation rate of Boston Adult Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boston Adult Academy?
120 students attend Boston Adult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Boston Adult Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Adult Academy?
Boston Adult Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Adult Academy offer ?
Boston Adult Academy offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Adult Academy part of?
Boston Adult Academy is part of Boston School District.
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