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Quincy Upper School

#9 in Best Magnet High Schools in Massachusetts
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 6-12
  • Boston, MA
  • 31 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Quincy Upper School is an above average, public, magnet school located in Boston, MA. It has 507 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
    bostonpublicschools.org
    (617) 635-8940
    152 Arlington Street
    Boston, MA 02116
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    45%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    44%
    Average Graduation Rate
    85%
    Average SAT
    1020
    30 responses
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    AP Enrollment
    100%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $116,275
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,402
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,462,660
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    507
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    60%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $94,540
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.9%
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.5 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.5 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.5 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,850/ year
    National
    $12,239
    80%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
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    The IB curriculum is not understood by some teachers and most students. Students here don't receive many resources to help them through the IB program and therefore barely anyone ever receives the IB diploma, even if they wanted to. Student body has no school spirit, there is oftentimes no school nurse available, bathrooms are not easily accessible, the building is not handicap accessible, no gym, and the building is actually falling apart. However, most teachers and other staff are amazing and certain IB classes are engaging. The IB exams and world conferences are made affordable for students (free), and the school is in a great location. The school is small so nearly everyone knows each other.
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    My overall experience at Josiah Quincy Upper School is really nice. Although we are a small school, I know almost everyone in my grade. The teachers here are really nice and when you are in need of help they're happy to help. The school building overall is really old but it is still a great community.
    the school is okay, school lunch is not good. In my opinion, my experience with the school has been alright but it can be so much better. The students are always loud in the hallway and school is not like an ideal high school you would always imagine.the lesson they tech are not college ideal and not a school for college readiness