Higginson Inclusion K-2 School

160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Higginson Inclusion K-2 School's student population of 157 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
62%
25%
Black
31%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Higginson Inclusion K-2 School?
157 students attend Higginson Inclusion K-2 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Higginson Inclusion K-2 School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higginson Inclusion K-2 School?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Higginson Inclusion K-2 School offer ?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Higginson Inclusion K-2 School part of?
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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