Serving 291 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
23%
Black
57%
10%
White
5%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-44%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Social Justice Academy?
The graduation rate of Social Justice Academy is 40-44%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Social Justice Academy?
291 students attend Social Justice Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Social Justice Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Social Justice Academy?
Social Justice Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Social Justice Academy offer ?
Social Justice Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Social Justice Academy part of?
Social Justice Academy is part of Boston School District.
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