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Boston Latin Academy

205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,723 students in grades 7-12, Boston Latin Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 97% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Boston Latin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Boston Latin Academy's student population of 1,723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,723 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Boston Latin Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Latin Academy is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#208 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Boston Latin Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boston Latin Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boston Latin Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Boston Latin Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
28%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Boston Latin Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Boston Latin Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Boston Latin Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Boston Latin Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Boston Latin Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Boston Latin Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Latin Academy's ranking?
Boston Latin Academy is ranked #208 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston Latin Academy often compared to?
Boston Latin Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Latin Academy?
The graduation rate of Boston Latin Academy is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boston Latin Academy?
1,723 students attend Boston Latin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Boston Latin Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Latin Academy?
Boston Latin Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Latin Academy offer ?
Boston Latin Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Latin Academy part of?
Boston Latin Academy is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Boston Latin Academy located?
Boston Latin Academy is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Dorchester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Roxbury.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 97% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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