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 5 516 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
81%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1190
586 responses
Average ACT
27
22 responses
AP Enrollment
43%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade D
Median Household Income
$30,004
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,043
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$487,085
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 64 responsesPoll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 64 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,773
Free or Reduced Lunch
32%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 73 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 73 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 73 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. 89 responses69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 89 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 89 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
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. 92 responses20%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 92 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 92 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.58 out of 5 516 reviews
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Boston Latin Academy is a very diverse school. Students come from different backgrounds and cultures, yet there are no problems with people getting along with each other. I love the school’s diversity because it allows me to connect with many different people, and I have made many friends and connections during my years at Latin Academy. The school’s academics are consistent and I believe it lives up to the expectations of being an exam school. The workload/homework at Latin Academy varies from teacher to teacher, but it isn’t to the point where it is impossible to finish in one night. Overall, I believe Boston Latin Academy is a great high school since the community supports one another and provides a good education for students.
My experience at Boston Latin Academy was bittersweet. While I do feel that most of the students are bright and passionate, there were far too many apathetic students who didn't live up to expectations.
The school needs to be renovated. Of course, alumni donations are scarce (as expected). It looks very shabby and dull. The building doesn't showcase any school spirit (other than an obscure trophy wall). The food was subpar (like at any BPS school); sometimes there weren't enough lunches for all the students.
Some teachers were clearly disorganized and ill-prepared to teach subjects. There were a select few teachers who were taking classes in the subject they were teaching, which always confused me.
I mostly enjoyed the diversity of the student body. I'd say that most current students and alumni would agree that it was a highlight.
Overall, Boston Latin Academy needs to make some serious changes to make the school more competitive and profitable.
The school needs to be renovated. Of course, alumni donations are scarce (as expected). It looks very shabby and dull. The building doesn't showcase any school spirit (other than an obscure trophy wall). The food was subpar (like at any BPS school); sometimes there weren't enough lunches for all the students.
Some teachers were clearly disorganized and ill-prepared to teach subjects. There were a select few teachers who were taking classes in the subject they were teaching, which always confused me.
I mostly enjoyed the diversity of the student body. I'd say that most current students and alumni would agree that it was a highlight.
Overall, Boston Latin Academy needs to make some serious changes to make the school more competitive and profitable.
BLA is one of the three exam schools in Boston, which require students to take a test to be admitted. These schools attract the most intelligent kids from across the city because they offer a rigorous curriculum and an academic environment that challenge them. My favorite classes were English and History because those were the classes that made you look at the world and want to change it, and care about it. History class was always a debate of right and wrong, and I think that forcing kids to think about these issues is the best way to ensure that they will be addressed in the future. I've grown personally as a writer, speaker, and thinker because students are encouraged to find a solution, to give the best answer, and not just what the textbook expects you to think. BLA has the most diverse student population in the BPS system, so I've had contact with so many different experiences and views and ideas, as well as having plenty of people who could relate to my own. BLA is a gift.