Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Boston Arts 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Boston Arts Academy's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boston Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Arts Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
44%
23%
Black
40%
10%
White
10%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 is Boston Arts Academy's ranking?
Boston Arts Academy is ranked #1126 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston Arts Academy often compared to?
Boston Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Boston Arts Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boston Arts Academy?
490 students attend Boston Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Boston Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Arts Academy?
Boston Arts Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Arts Academy offer ?
Boston Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Arts Academy part of?
Boston Arts Academy is part of Boston School District.
School Reviews
5 12/28/2015
Boston Arts Academy has saved my life. I came from Newton Country Day School, where I was bullied (specifically around my economic status, where I live, my culture, and my non-religious lifestyle), socially isolated, received no assistance for disabilities (I have ADHD), and was harassed. I suffer from not only ADHD, but depression, severe anxiety, and social anxiety. Being at Newton Country Day, I was suicidal, had no friends, no hope, no joy. I am now a (transfer) Sophmore student at BAA, and I'm the happiest I've ever been. I have friends, good grades, and not nearly as much social anxiety. There's no amount of money you could ever pay me to leave this school.
5 12/19/2014
i like this school, me & my bestfriend has been wanting to go to this school for quiet some time. i will set an appointment. i hope to see you soon
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