Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Boston Collaborative High School 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Collaborative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Boston Collaborative High School's student population of 218 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boston Collaborative High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
55%
25%
Black
37%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Boston Collaborative High School often compared to?
Boston Collaborative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taunton Alternative High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Collaborative High School?
The graduation rate of Boston Collaborative High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boston Collaborative High School?
218 students attend Boston Collaborative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Boston Collaborative High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Collaborative High School?
Boston Collaborative High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Collaborative High School offer ?
Boston Collaborative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Collaborative High School part of?
Boston Collaborative High School is part of Boston School District.
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