Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Another Course To College 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ANOTHER COURSE TO COLLEGE serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Hyde Park, MA, encompassing approximately 49.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Another Course To College's student population of 253 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Another Course To College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Another Course To College is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1475 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Another Course To College's ranking?
Another Course To College is ranked #1475 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Another Course To College often compared to?
Another Course To Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology, Boston Adult Tech Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Another Course To College?
The graduation rate of Another Course To College is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Another Course To College?
253 students attend Another Course To College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Another Course To College students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Another Course To College?
Another Course To College has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Another Course To College offer ?
Another Course To College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Another Course To College part of?
Another Course To College is part of Boston School District.
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