Dorchester Academy (Closed 2021)

11 Charles St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Dorchester Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
This chart display total students of Dorchester Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Dorchester Academy
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Dorchester Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Dorchester Academy by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(16-17)
≥50%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dorchester Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
≥50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorchester Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dorchester Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
69%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
10%
56%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dorchester Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.
0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Dorchester Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
21-39%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Dorchester Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dorchester Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorchester Academy?
The graduation rate of Dorchester Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dorchester Academy?
42 students attend Dorchester Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dorchester Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Academy?
Dorchester Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorchester Academy offer ?
Dorchester Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dorchester Academy part of?
Dorchester Academy is part of Boston School District.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.