Social Justice Academy serves 291 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than 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 9-12
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
57%
10%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-44%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Social Justice Academy?
The graduation rate of Social Justice Academy is 40-44%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Social Justice Academy?
291 students attend Social Justice Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Social Justice Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Social Justice Academy?
Social Justice Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Social Justice Academy offer ?
Social Justice Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Social Justice Academy part of?
Social Justice Academy is part of Boston School District.
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