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West Roxbury Academy (Closed 2023)

60 Hawthorne St
Roslindale, MA 02131
West Roxbury 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students (19-20)
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
34 teachers
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This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
6-9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Roxbury 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
6-9%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Roxbury 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Roxbury Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Roxbury Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
41%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Roxbury Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
48%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Roxbury Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
7%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Roxbury Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Roxbury Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of West Roxbury Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(19-20)
50-59%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Roxbury Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Roxbury Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Roxbury 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Roxbury Academy?
The graduation rate of West Roxbury Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Roxbury Academy?
408 students attend West Roxbury Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Roxbury Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Roxbury Academy offer ?
West Roxbury Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is West Roxbury Academy part of?
West Roxbury Academy is part of Boston School District.

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