Techboston Upper Academy serves 291 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
54%
10%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥95%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Techboston Upper Academy?
The graduation rate of Techboston Upper Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Techboston Upper Academy?
291 students attend Techboston Upper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Techboston Upper Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Techboston Upper Academy?
Techboston Upper Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Techboston Upper Academy offer ?
Techboston Upper Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Techboston Upper Academy part of?
Techboston Upper Academy is part of Boston School District.
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