Boston Public Schools
- ROXBURY, MA
School District
Boston Public Schools
- ROXBURY, MA
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 127 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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- grade A+
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- grade A
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
35%
Average Graduation Rate
73%
Average SAT
1150
3,673 responses
Average ACT
27
214 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
48,112
Free or Reduced Lunch
55.5%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$95,986
Teachers in First/Second Year
17.8%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$28,305 / student
National
$12,239- 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
$244,900Boston Public Schools Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 127 reviews
The schools fall short in merit and MCAS scores. They are below the standard in Math. The only way to get children at a national level is to with send them to either private school or participate in a program that sends them to a suburban community, which is sad. There are no books in the classroom or extra curricular clubs. The student to teacher ratio is alarming and therefore prevents needed support. As a parent council member myself, we have had to take the initiative to draw focus to areas that need improvement far greater than we should have to. Our council has started an initiative to bring councils within the city together as one. We are determined to make changes as we realize that may be the only solution.
I am an immigrant and came to the U.S at the age of 16. As far as I know BPS is the most diverse school district in the country and I can see that reflected in the high school I attended which is just for immigrant students. My school was very supportive through my process of adapting to the language and basically my new life here and also during the pandemic. Although I give it 4 stars because I truly believe that there's room for improvement with the resources available for small schools because just the three exam schools are the ones that get the more resources and support from the district, which is limiting for the students who attend small schools.
I know we are all trying our best, but it really crushed my spirits a couple years back when budget cuts hit right before my graduating year of 2018. Music is my passion but unfortunately the music programs never make the cut. My high school had a choir that eventually my peers and I had to orchestrate a protest in order to fight for one more year of. I’m glad we came together and our voices made a difference, however I wish the arts weren’t seen as a privilege. Most of us thrive in a creative state and I am hopeful that in the future this will be valued and recognized. Thank you for the 12 years of growth and experience.