Serving 2,423 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 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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
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Boston Latin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Boston Latin School's student population of 2,423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1631 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
15%
24%
Black
13%
10%
White
38%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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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?
2,423 students attend Boston Latin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Boston Latin School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 19:1, 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?
Boston Latin School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Boston Latin School located?
Boston Latin School is located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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