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Boston Latin Academy

#3 in Best Magnet High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 7-12
  • Dorchester, MA
  • 466 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Boston Latin Academy is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Dorchester, MA. It has 1,698 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 79% of students are at least proficient in math and 76% in reading.
    Address
    205 Townsend Street
    Dorchester, MA 02121
    Telephone
    (617) 635-9957
    Website
    bostonpublicschools.org
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    Boston Latin Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    76%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    79%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1190
    475 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    19 responses
    AP Enrollment
    38%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $30,694
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $922
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $296,378
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    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.57 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.57 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 171 responses
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    • Spirit Day
      35%
    • Powderpuff Game
      16%
    • Color Wars
      13%
    • Teacher vs. student dodge ball game
      12%
    • Junior field day
      7%
    • Spirit Week
      6%
    • Halloween Costume Contest
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,698
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    32%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.66 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.66 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.66 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $94,540
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.82 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.82 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.82 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,850/ year
    National
    $12,239
    84%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.85 responses
    19%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.85 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.85 responses
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    The school is diverse with a variety of activities and clubs that you can participate in. There's a lot of resources that you can use to find jobs, scholarships, etc. I appreciated this about my school because I was able to get more involved in my community and heighten my high-school experience. Most teachers are usually understanding and will offer help or guidance to you if you need it. Some teachers were harsher, which often resulted in negative experiences because students didn't always feel supported by these teachers (due to fear). The arts program has added more options. The STEM opportunities are plentiful.
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    Boston Latin Academy, like most schools where you're required to test to get into, is extremely demanding in terms of the courses and workload. In my experience, the teachers care about you and your education. Most of them stay after school to give opportunities for extra help to students who need them. On top of that, most teachers are great in terms of responding to emails. In terms of diversity, Boston Latin Academy boasts being the most diverse high school in Boston. The one thing that I would complain about is the school lunch. But then again, it's Boston Public Schools and BLA doesn't control that aspect.
    I personally love it at Boston Latin Academy. I have good relationships with the teachers and administrators, I know that I have help if I need it. Teachers stay after school to help students, and the administrators are there for me when I need help. Some schools are very nice, with new equipment, fields, good food, etc. While BLA doesn't have any of that, the most important thing is that the teachers are good and they are very good at what they do and even the ones that aren't, students still love them. They care about the students and want to help them, they spend time on their lessons and give students opportunities.
    I'd like to see change in the diversity within the school. While Latin Academy has a lot of diversity, students stick to their own groups. In my grade there are groups of people who all stick together and no one really branches out. I wish that that could change and people from different cultures and races would mix with on another.