West Roxbury School serves 1,376 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,376 students
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
26%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
10%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
51%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Roxbury School?
1,376 students attend West Roxbury School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Roxbury School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Roxbury School?
West Roxbury School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Roxbury School offer ?
West Roxbury School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Roxbury School part of?
West Roxbury School is part of Boston School District.
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