Fenway High School vs. Community Academy
Should you attend Fenway High School or Community Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fenway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Fenway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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).
Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Community 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
376 students
41 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
63% | 37%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
3:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
n/a
Graduation Rate
90-94%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
102
5
Grade 10 Students
91
5
Grade 11 Students
86
14
Grade 12 Students
88
17
Ungraded Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
61%
42%
% Black
30%
55%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.54
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
