Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Community Academy Of Science And Health ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Community Academy Of Science And Health ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Community Academy Of Science And Health's student population of 347 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Community Academy Of Science And Health ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Academy Of Science And Health is 0.58, which is less 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
#1426 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
33%
24%
Black
56%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Community Academy Of Science And Health is ranked #1426 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Academy Of Science And Health?
The graduation rate of Community Academy Of Science And Health is 60-64%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Community Academy Of Science And Health?
347 students attend Community Academy Of Science And Health.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Community Academy Of Science And Health students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Academy Of Science And Health?
Community Academy Of Science And Health has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Academy Of Science And Health offer ?
Community Academy Of Science And Health offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Academy Of Science And Health part of?
Community Academy Of Science And Health is part of Boston School District.
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