Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy serves 333 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
53%
24%
Black
34%
10%
White
9%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)70-74%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy?
333 students attend Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy?
Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy offer ?
Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy part of?
Brook Farm Business And Service Career Academy is part of Boston School District.
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