How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Boston Arts Academy | Community Academy of Science and Health |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA | Dorchester, MA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 500 | 398 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Boston Arts Academy | Community Academy of Science and Health |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,906 | $36,906 |
| District | Boston Public Schools | Boston Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Boston Arts Academy | Community Academy of Science and Health |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.3% | 1.5% |
| African American | 33.9% | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Boston Arts Academy | Community Academy of Science and Health |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 166:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.1% | 62.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.