Serving 888 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 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Techboston Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Techboston Academy's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Techboston Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Techboston Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
58%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
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 #1616 out of 1,644 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Techboston Academy?
The graduation rate of Techboston Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Techboston Academy?
888 students attend Techboston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Techboston Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Techboston Academy offer ?
Techboston Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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