Boston Latin Academy vs. Boston Latin
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Boston Latin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Boston Latin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,685 students in grades 7-12, Boston Latin Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,416 students in grades 7-12, Boston Latin ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,685 students
2,416 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#37 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
86%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
274
380
Grade 8 Students
243
404
Grade 9 Students
301
433
Grade 10 Students
299
405
Grade 11 Students
308
422
Grade 12 Students
260
372
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
29%
% Hispanic
26%
14%
% Black
24%
10%
% White
29%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%