Fenway High School vs. Community Academy
Should I attend Fenway High School or Community Academy? 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
Fenway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Community 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
384 students
34 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
65% | 35%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
3:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
106
5
Grade 10 Students
96
4
Grade 11 Students
91
12
Grade 12 Students
90
13
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
61%
44%
% Black
29%
53%
% White
4%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%