Founded in 2002, TechBoston Academy is a pilot school located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States that offers a college preparatory curriculum to students in grades 6–12.
Serving 850 students in grades 7-12, 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 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TechBoston Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dorchester Center, MA, encompassing approximately 49.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Techboston Academy's student population of 850 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
We RISE Together
School Rankings
Techboston Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Techboston Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
62%
10%
White
2%
51%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Techboston Academy's ranking?
Techboston Academy is ranked #1566 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Techboston Academy often compared to?
Techboston Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cohasset High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Techboston Academy?
The graduation rate of Techboston Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Techboston Academy?
850 students attend Techboston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Techboston Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Techboston Academy?
Techboston Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Techboston Academy offer ?
Techboston Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Techboston Academy part of?
Techboston Academy is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Techboston Academy located?
Techboston Academy is located in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Codman Square.
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