Serving 291 students in grades 10-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
32%
23%
Black
54%
10%
White
5%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥95%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Techboston Upper Academy?
The graduation rate of Techboston Upper Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Techboston Upper Academy?
291 students attend Techboston Upper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Techboston Upper Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Techboston Upper Academy?
Techboston Upper Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Techboston Upper Academy offer ?
Techboston Upper Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Techboston Upper Academy part of?
Techboston Upper Academy is part of Boston School District.
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