West Roxbury Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students (19-20)
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)41%
21%
Black
(19-20)48%
9%
White
(19-20)7%
59%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)50-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Boston School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Roxbury Academy?
The graduation rate of West Roxbury Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Roxbury Academy?
408 students attend West Roxbury Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Roxbury Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Roxbury Academy offer ?
West Roxbury Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is West Roxbury Academy part of?
West Roxbury Academy is part of Boston School District.
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