Boston Latin Academy
- Public, Magnet
- DORCHESTER, MA
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Boston Latin Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 7-12
- DORCHESTER, MA
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 535 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
81%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1200
669 responses
Average ACT
27
24 responses
AP Enrollment
43%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$44,454
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,154
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$565,609
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 66 responsesPoll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 66 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,787
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 75 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 75 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 75 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$87,933
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 91 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 91 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 91 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$28,305 / year
National
$12,23985%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 94 responses19%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 94 responses69%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 94 responsesSimilar Schools
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I am a first-generation Asian American high school senior here at Boston Latin Academy, and to say this was quite a journey is an understatement. The years have been rough yet exciting to see what's to come for me. The academics are compelling as any other coursework, but I found more enjoyment through my advanced placement classes as they pushed me further to experience what college classes are like firsthand. These past few upcoming years the arts have not been in favor until so recently, and I am proud to say that I got to experience studio arts as a part of the curriculum. It's very notable to mention that BLA has been working to promote more diversity ever since the takedown of the ISEE testing and that is something that is very honorable to do to be a very inclusive school. I have found myself experiencing a lack of community-based activities, so I take the initiative to form school clubs and events with my peers and staff to raise awareness and spread fun and positivity.
I love the diversity of the student/teacher population and how much we are able to learn about each other cultures while integrating respect for each other's faith as well as backgrounds. Academically, I feel adequately challenged and encouraged by both peers and teachers. I feel safe when I am at school and feel that I am able to approach my teachers or school faculty about any concerns I may have. In the future, I would like to see more opportunities for social interactions within the school day, as well as more hands-on learning. For example, going on field trips to witness first hand the lessons that is being taught, or to be able to gain practical insights on how the theoretical lessons we are learning applies in real-world situations.
No school is perfect, the course is rigorous which I appreciate. Most teachers are really nice and they would do anything that they can to help you prepare for college and beyond. This is my last year and most teachers understand that you're applying to colleges and give you some space to get your work done. Especially during COVID they were very understanding with students who missed days and even now that we're in-person teachers still do their best to help you. I would say that this would apply to upperclassmen. One thing I would improve would be senior privileges, last year the seniors got to do a lot of stuff but for this year they took them away and put them off until the 3rd term, which I think is unfair. Another thing was that during the SAT in my junior year they started prepping a few weeks to a month, which I think isn't good because students need a lot of time to prepare. As for middle schoolers, I'm not entirely sure because I came to this school my freshmen year.