West Roxbury School (Closed 2006)

West Roxbury School served 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,376 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
22%
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Black
56%
10%
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White
13%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) 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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