How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Boston Latin Academy | City on a Hill Charter Public School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dorchester, MA | Roxbury, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 78 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Boston Latin Academy | City on a Hill Charter Public School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,906 | $41,230 |
| District | Boston Public Schools | City on a Hill Charter Public School (District) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Boston Latin Academy | City on a Hill Charter Public School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.2% | 1.3% |
| African American | 26.2% | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.4% | 26.9% |
| Asian | 15.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Boston Latin Academy | City on a Hill Charter Public School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 241:1 | 57:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.1% | 65.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 29 | 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.