Boston Latin School
78 Ave Louis Pasteur, Boston, Massachusetts | (617) 635-8895|
(617) 635-8895
#27 in National Rankings
Overall Score 99.85/100
quick stats
Grades
7-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,627
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Overview of Boston Latin School
Boston Latin School is ranked first within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Boston Latin School is 98%. The total minority enrollment is 62%. Boston Latin School is 1 of 31 high schools in the Boston Public Schools.
Boston Latin School 2024 Rankings
Boston Latin School is ranked #27 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
98%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
95%Mathematics Proficiency
99%Reading Proficiency
96%Science Proficiency
89%Graduation Rate
98%
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How Boston Latin School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 351 schools ranked in Massachusetts.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #70 | #2 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #88 | #3 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #1 (tie) | #1 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #174 | #4 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #1,686 (tie) | #41 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at Boston Latin School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,627
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
61.5%
Minority Enrollment
61.5%
Minority Enrollment
38.1%
White
29.1%
Asian
15.2%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
4.8%
Two or More Races
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
125
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Test Scores at Boston Latin School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
95.7/100
Subject Proficiency:
Massachusetts administered the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
99
26
50
96
33
60
89
14
50
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
100.0%
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
95.7%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
93.5%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
56.3%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
99.6%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
98%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
95%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
97%
Exam Pass Rate
79%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
98% (well above state median)
Grades Served
7-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
31
Total Students
18,236
College Readiness (district average)
17.8
Proficient in Reading (district average)
33%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
26%
Proficient in Science (district average)
14%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, Massachusetts 2115
#27 in National Rankings
#1 in Massachusetts High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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