Serving 831 students in grades 6-12, John J Duggan Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
John J Duggan Academy 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 John J Duggan Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John J Duggan Academy is ranked #1484 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John J Duggan Academy often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy?
The graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend John J Duggan Academy?
831 students attend John J Duggan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John J Duggan Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Duggan Academy offer ?
John J Duggan Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Duggan Academy part of?
This Is a great picture of the school. The facilities are older, We had our son go to Central as the high school Is an alternitive high school and not like Central
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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