How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Boston | Sharon |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Roxbury, Massachusetts | Sharon, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 46,367 | 3,591 |
| Number of Schools | 109 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Boston | Sharon |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $47,393 | $72,627 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 3.5% |
| State Revenue | 25.9% | 41.6% |
| Local Revenue | 62.0% | 54.9% |
Boston
Federal State Local
Sharon
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Boston | Sharon |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 48.5% |
| African American | 30.0% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.4% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 29.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Boston | Sharon |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 164 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 23 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 313:1 | 407.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.8% | 13.7% |
School Types
Boston
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sharon
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.