Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Dorchester 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
69%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorchester Academy?
The graduation rate of Dorchester Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dorchester Academy?
42 students attend Dorchester Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dorchester Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Academy?
Dorchester Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorchester Academy offer ?
Dorchester Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dorchester Academy part of?
Dorchester Academy is part of Boston School District.
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