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fCohasset High School vs. Techboston Academy

Should you attend fCohasset High School or Techboston Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
fCohasset High School
143 Pond Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Techboston Academy
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

fCohasset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Techboston Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades 9-12, fCohasset High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 870 students in grades 6-12, Techboston 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 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
406 students
870 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at fCohasset High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Techboston Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at fCohasset High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Techboston Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at fCohasset High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Techboston Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at fCohasset High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cohasset School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Techboston Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#110 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#1541 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of fCohasset High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Techboston Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at fCohasset High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cohasset School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Techboston Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at fCohasset High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cohasset School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Techboston Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in MA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Techboston Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of fCohasset High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cohasset School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Techboston Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of fCohasset High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Techboston Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
39
Grade 7 Students
-
87
Grade 8 Students
-
110
Grade 9 Students
96
174
Grade 10 Students
111
166
Grade 11 Students
100
151
Grade 12 Students
99
143

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at fCohasset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cohasset School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Techboston Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at fCohasset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cohasset School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Techboston Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at fCohasset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cohasset School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Techboston Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at fCohasset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cohasset School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Techboston Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at fCohasset High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cohasset School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Techboston Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of fCohasset High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cohasset School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Techboston Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at fCohasset High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cohasset School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Techboston Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at fCohasset High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cohasset School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Techboston Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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