Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Another Course To College 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Another Course To College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Another Course To College's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Another Course To College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Another Course To College is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
51%
24%
Black
43%
10%
White
3%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Another Course To College's ranking?
Another Course To College is ranked #1324 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Another Course To College?
The graduation rate of Another Course To College is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Another Course To College?
230 students attend Another Course To College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Another Course To College students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Another Course To College?
Another Course To College has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Another Course To College offer ?
Another Course To College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Another Course To College part of?
Another Course To College is part of Boston School District.
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