Boston International High School vs. Excel Charter School
Should I attend Boston International High School or Excel Charter 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 International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Boston International 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% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than 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 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,365 students in grades 5-12, Excel Charter 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 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
5-12
Total Students
421 students
1,365 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
127 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1452 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1148 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
165
Grade 6 Students
-
174
Grade 7 Students
-
168
Grade 8 Students
-
173
Grade 9 Students
141
181
Grade 10 Students
101
174
Grade 11 Students
83
171
Grade 12 Students
96
159
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
59%
78%
% Black
31%
6%
% White
2%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
