Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Community 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 <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: COMMUNITY ACADEMY's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jamaica Plain, MA, encompassing approximately 49.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Academy's student population of 58 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
58 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community Academy is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
51%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Community Academy often compared to?
Community 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Academy?
The graduation rate of Community Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Community Academy?
58 students attend Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Community Academy students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Academy?
Community Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Academy offer ?
Community Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community Academy part of?
Community Academy is part of Boston School District.
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