Boston Arts Academy

Public 9-12

 11 Charles Street
       Boston, MA  02122


(617) 635-6470

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 347 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,662 Help


Feeder schools for Boston Arts Academy:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary School
    Alighieri Dante Montessori School
    Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
    Bates Elementary School
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Middle:    Frederick Pilot Middle School
    Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
    Ohrenberger School
    UP Academy Charter School of Boston

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
African American:
36.8%
White:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Compare Details Boston Arts Academy ranks worse than 70.6% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 23 ranked high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), African American (36.8%), White (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boston Arts Academy is 9.9, which is the 10th best among 23 high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boston Arts Academy is $27,662, which is the 12th highest among 23 high schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Boston Arts Academy 245th of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Boston Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 311th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boston Arts Academy

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Rank History for all students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.15 234th 304 23.0%
2004 16.31 252nd 307 17.9%
2005 16.15 262nd 311 15.8%
2006 33.44 225th 314 28.3%
2007 19.81 267th 316 15.5%
2008 21.53 274th 319 14.1%
2009 32.33 254th 322 21.1%
2010 30.58 269th 335 19.7%
2011 33.82 266th 340 21.8%
2012 43.57 237th 340 30.3%
2013 44.49 248th 344 27.9%
2014 35.47 266th 347 23.3%
2015 42.10 256th 354 27.7%
2016 41.02 256th 351 27.1%
2017 41.39 253rd 348 27.3%
2018 43.88 242nd 345 29.9%
2019 26.83 277th 351 21.1%
2022 28.36 251st 342 26.6%
2023 32.46 245th 347 29.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.93 160th 344 53.5%
2019 41.65 219th 348 37.1%
2022 46.73 184th 339 45.7%
2023 47.51 129th 301 57.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.26 185th 330 43.9%
2019 31.85 248th 330 24.8%
2022 41.84 199th 332 40.1%
2023 34.52 226th 338 33.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 238th 339 29.8%
2019 23.74 283rd 342 17.3%
2022 22.25 270th 340 20.6%
2023 26.79 257th 339 24.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 179th 299 40.1%
2019 36.93 178th 299 40.5%
2022 49.46 120th 295 59.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 241st 343 29.7%
2019 24.35 277th 346 19.9%
2022 38.05 220th 339 35.1%
2023 37.84 216th 343 37.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.64 76th 134 43.3%
2019 43.23 78th 137 43.1%
2022 29.13 97th 133 27.1%
2023 43.59 78th 142 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.05 61st 193 68.4%
2019 46.54 105th 206 49.0%
2022 66.50 68th 217 68.7%
2023 44.13 125th 241 48.1%
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Rank History for White students at Boston Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.94 115th 303 62.0%
2019 24.48 244th 302 19.2%
2023 63.88 114th 301 62.1%
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Enrollment information for Boston Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 46 65 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2000 83 101 2 43 2 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 102 154 7 57 1 n/a n/a -67 254
2002 100 187 7 97 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 100 187 7 97 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 89 206 8 96 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 82 201 9 100 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 82 172 14 116 1 n/a n/a 14 399
2007 66 179 16 129 1 n/a n/a 17 408
2008 79 181 17 141 1 n/a n/a 19 438
2009 66 167 17 131 2 0 16 0 399
2010 61 177 16 155 4 2 15 0 430
2011 57 148 13 149 3 2 12 0 384
2012 54 149 11 189 3 1 11 0 418
2013 63 184 10 149 4 1 9 0 420
2014 69 172 14 178 2 0 10 0 445
2015 64 163 13 189 2 0 10 0 441
2016 63 161 22 179 1 0 11 0 437
2017 56 181 20 176 0 0 14 0 447
2018 62 189 19 176 2 1 20 0 469
2019 52 197 17 180 2 1 20 0 469
2020 44 214 12 185 2 1 18 1 477
2021 42 201 10 200 2 1 23 3 482
2022 48 197 7 216 0 0 20 2 490
2023 43 182 6 240 0 0 18 5 494

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boston Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 142 n/a 0.0 0
2000 231 n/a 0.0 45
2001 254 n/a 0.0 50.2
2002 392 n/a n/a 55.6
2003 392 n/a n/a 55.6
2004 400 30.3 13.2 57
2005 393 40.5 9.7 55
2006 399 42.0 9.5 60.3
2007 408 39.0 10.5 58.6
2008 438 35.0 12.5 60.1
2009 399 39.6 10.1 55.9
2010 430 35.6 12.0 64.2
2011 384 40.3 9.5 61.5
2012 418 41.9 9.9 65.6
2013 420 43.0 9.7 65
2014 445 47.2 9.4 71.2
2015 441 47.0 9.3 59.2
2016 437 33.0 13.2 n/a
2017 447 49.7 8.9 n/a
2018 469 47.8 9.8 n/a
2019 469 45.1 10.3 n/a
2020 477 49.8 9.5 n/a
2021 482 52.9 9.1 n/a
2022 490 46.2 10.6 n/a
2023 494 49.6 9.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boston Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 142 n/a 0.0 0
2000 231 n/a 0.0 45
2001 254 n/a 0.0 50.2
2002 392 n/a n/a 55.6
2003 392 n/a n/a 55.6
2004 400 30.3 13.2 57
2005 393 40.5 9.7 55
2006 399 42.0 9.5 60.3
2007 408 39.0 10.5 58.6
2008 438 35.0 12.5 60.1
2009 399 39.6 10.1 55.9
2010 430 35.6 12.0 64.2
2011 384 40.3 9.5 61.5
2012 418 41.9 9.9 65.6
2013 420 43.0 9.7 65
2014 445 47.2 9.4 71.2
2015 441 47.0 9.3 59.2
2016 437 33.0 13.2 n/a
2017 447 49.7 8.9 n/a
2018 469 47.8 9.8 n/a
2019 469 45.1 10.3 n/a
2020 477 49.8 9.5 n/a
2021 482 52.9 9.1 n/a
2022 490 46.2 10.6 n/a
2023 494 49.6 9.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Boston Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,349 (5.3%) $24,076 (94.7%) $25,425
2020 $1,284 (5.0%) $24,315 (95.0%) $25,599
2021 $1,972 (7.1%) $25,690 (92.9%) $27,662

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 351 High schoolsRanks 245th of 347 High schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston Arts Academy)4257.1
 15.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)4546.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Boston Arts Academy)3832.7
 5.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Boston)4739.3
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students469494
 5.3%
African American197182
 7.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian176
 64.7%
Hispanic180240
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5243
 17.3%
Two or More Races2018
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Arts Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended Boston Arts Academy.

Boston Arts Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Alighieri Dante Montessori School
Elementary : Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
Elementary : Bates Elementary School
Elementary : Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary : Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Elementary : Bradley Elementary School
Elementary : Channing Elementary School
Elementary : Chittick Elementary School
Elementary : Clap Elementary School
Elementary : Condon K-8 School
Elementary : Conley Elementary School
Elementary : Curley K-8 School
Elementary : Dever Elementary School
Elementary : Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Elementary : East Boston Early Education Center
Elementary : Edison K-8 School
Elementary : Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Elementary : Ellis Elementary School
Elementary : EllisonParks Early Education School
Elementary : Everett Elementary School
Elementary : Gardner Pilot Academy
Elementary : Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
Elementary : Guild Elementary School
Elementary : Hale Elementary School
Elementary : Haley Pilot School
Elementary : Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Elementary : Haynes Early Education Center
Elementary : Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Elementary : Hernandez K-8 School
Elementary : Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Elementary : Holmes Elementary School
Elementary : Hurley K-8 School
Elementary : Kennedy John F Elementary School
Elementary : Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Elementary : Kenny Elementary School
Elementary : Kilmer K-8 School
Elementary : King Elementary School
Elementary : Lee Academy
Elementary : Lee K-8 School
Elementary : Lyndon K-8 School
Elementary : Lyon K-8 School
Elementary : Manning Elementary School
Elementary : Mario Umana Academy
Elementary : Mason Elementary School
Elementary : Mather Elementary School
Elementary : Mendell Elementary School
Elementary : Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Elementary : Mozart Elementary School
Elementary : Murphy K-8 School
Elementary : O'Donnell Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Elementary : Perkins Elementary School
Elementary : Perry Elementary School
Elementary : Philbrick Elementary School
Elementary : Quincy Elementary School
Elementary : Roosevelt K-8 School
Elementary : Shaw Elementary School
Elementary : Sumner Elementary School
Elementary : Taylor Elementary School
Elementary : Tobin K-8 School
Elementary : Trotter Elementary School
Elementary : Tynan Elementary School
Elementary : UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Elementary : UP Academy Holland
Elementary : Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Elementary : West Zone Early Learning Center
Elementary : Winship Elementary School
Elementary : Young Achievers K-8 School
Middle : Frederick Pilot Middle School
Middle : Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Middle : Ohrenberger School
Middle : UP Academy Charter School of Boston

Students at Boston Arts Academy are 49% Hispanic, 37% African American, 9% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

Boston Arts Academy ranks 245th of 347 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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