Dr. William Henderson Upper vs. Boston Collegiate Charter School
Should I attend Dr. William Henderson Upper or Boston Collegiate 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
Dr. William Henderson Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Boston Collegiate Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 718 students in grades 2-12, Dr. William Henderson Upper 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 702 students in grades 5-12, Boston Collegiate 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
2-12
5-12
Total Students
718 students
702 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1013 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
60
-
Grade 3 Students
68
-
Grade 4 Students
70
-
Grade 5 Students
59
91
Grade 6 Students
67
90
Grade 7 Students
56
88
Grade 8 Students
63
97
Grade 9 Students
61
96
Grade 10 Students
66
77
Grade 11 Students
68
80
Grade 12 Students
62
83
Ungraded Students
18
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
19%
% Black
44%
34%
% White
17%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
