Boston College High School in Boston, MA - Niche
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Boston College High School
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  • Private, Catholic, All-Boys
  • BOSTON, MA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Sports
    grade A+

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Boston College High School is a top rated, private, all-boys, Catholic school located in BOSTON, MA. It has 1,403 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Tuition is $24,235 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 98% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

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Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$24,235
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid
$13,000

Boston College High School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1320
306 responses
Average ACT
30
161 responses

Culture & Safety

Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 89 responses
  • Athletic events
    20%
  • Kairos retreat
    19%
  • Senior Week
    15%
  • Flag Football
    12%
  • Snow days
    11%
  • Diversity Week
    10%
  • Prom
    7%

Students

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,403
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 31 responses
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 31 responses
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 31 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 18 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 18 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 18 responses

Living in the Area

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade D
Median Household Income
$78,050
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,760
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$603,590
National
$281,900
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