Techboston Upper Academy (Closed 2012)

9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(10-11)
65-69%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Techboston Upper Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
70-74%
70%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Techboston Upper Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Techboston Upper Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
32%
23%
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Black
54%
10%
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White
5%
56%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Techboston Upper Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Techboston Upper Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Techboston Upper Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Techboston Upper Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥95%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Techboston Upper Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Techboston Upper Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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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