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Boston Latin Academy
PublicHighGrades 7–12
205 Townsend Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 · (617) 635-9957 · Part of Boston School District
Students
1,693
Students per teacher
18:1
Setting
City
Grades
7–12
What stands out about Boston Latin Academy
- School Grade A: near the top of Rhode Island’s public schools
- Math proficiency 28 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency65%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 49.3%
Location
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205 Townsend Street, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7274
Grade 8263
Grade 9311
Grade 10285
Grade 11295
Grade 12265
Enrollment over time
1,787’20
1,685’21
1,723’22
1,693’23
1,693’24
Down 5.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 31%Black 26%White 21%Asian 15%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.