Boston Arts Academy vs. Fenway High School
Should I attend Boston Arts Academy or Fenway High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Boston Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Fenway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Fenway High School 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
490 students
384 students
% Male | % Female
31% | 69%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1126 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
120
106
Grade 10 Students
125
96
Grade 11 Students
125
91
Grade 12 Students
120
90
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
44%
61%
% Black
40%
29%
% White
10%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%