Enrollment
1,693
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250279000204
Boston Latin Academy — Dorchester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Boston Latin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boston Latin Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Boston Latin Academy reports 1,693 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 91.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 56% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 242 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boston spends $47,393 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boston Latin Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 56% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$47,393
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 242 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,693 Top 98% in Massachusetts — larger than 2% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250279000204
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 26.2%
White 21.2%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 242:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.9%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 58
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boston, which includes Boston Latin Academy.
$47,393
Per student
+66%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+143%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 25.9%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Boston Latin Academy
How many students attend Boston Latin Academy?
Boston Latin Academy has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dorchester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin Academy is 18.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boston Latin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Boston Latin Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 31.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dorchester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boston Latin Academy?
Boston Latin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.