Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Community Academy Of Science And Health 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Community Academy of Science and Health covers the entire school district in Dorchester, MA, encompassing approximately 49.8 square miles. This area allows for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.1 miles and the furthest edge located 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Academy Of Science And Health's student population of 398 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Community Academy Of Science And Health 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 Community Academy Of Science And Health is 0.53, 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
#1504 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Academy Of Science And Health's ranking?
Community Academy Of Science And Health is ranked #1504 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Academy Of Science And Health?
The graduation rate of Community Academy Of Science And Health is 60-64%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Community Academy Of Science And Health?
398 students attend Community Academy Of Science And Health.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Community Academy Of Science And Health students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Academy Of Science And Health?
Community Academy Of Science And Health has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Academy Of Science And Health offer ?
Community Academy Of Science And Health offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community Academy Of Science And Health part of?
Community Academy Of Science And Health is part of Boston School District.
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