Noonan Business Academy (Closed 2010)

9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Noonan Business Academy serves 269 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
26%
23%
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Black
71%
10%
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White
2%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Noonan Business Academy?
269 students attend Noonan Business Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Noonan Business Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noonan Business Academy?
Noonan Business Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Noonan Business Academy offer ?
Noonan Business Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Noonan Business Academy part of?
Noonan Business Academy is part of Boston School District.

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