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Boston Latin Academy

Dorchester, Massachusetts · Grades 7 to 12 · Boston

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About Boston Latin Academy

Boston Latin Academy serves grades 7 through 12 as a public school in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,693 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Dorchester. There are about 17.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (94.7 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 228 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 108 schools in Boston School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Suffolk County.

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School facts

Address	205 Townsend Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Phone	(617) 635-9957
School district	Boston
Grades	7 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,693
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	94.7
Students per teacher	17.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Suffolk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250279000204). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Boston Latin Academy serve?

Boston Latin Academy serves grades 7 through 12.

How many students attend Boston Latin Academy?

Boston Latin Academy reported 1,693 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Latin Academy?

About 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,693 students and 94.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Boston Latin Academy a public or charter school?

Boston Latin Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Boston Latin Academy in?

Boston Latin Academy is part of Boston School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/boston-school-district/

Where is Boston Latin Academy located?

Boston Latin Academy is at 205 Townsend Street, Dorchester, MA 02121. The phone number is (617) 635-9957.

How many other schools are near Boston Latin Academy?

There are 228 other schools within 5 miles of Boston Latin Academy in our directory.