Serving 2,401 students in grades 7-12, Boston Latin School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 2,401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Boston Latin School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Latin School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Boston Latin School is ranked #7 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston Latin School often compared to?
Boston Latin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Latin School?
The graduation rate of Boston Latin School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boston Latin School?
2,401 students attend Boston Latin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Boston Latin School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Latin School?
Boston Latin School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Latin School offer ?
Boston Latin School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Latin School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 2,401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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