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Carter School

Dorchester, Massachusetts · Grades 8 to 12 · Boston

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About Carter School

Located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Carter School is a public school for grades 8 through 12. It reported 28 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Dorchester. There are about 28 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (1 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Suffolk County. There are 237 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 108 schools in Boston School District.

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School facts

Address	270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
Phone	(617) 635-9832
School district	Boston
Grades	8 to 12
Students (2024-25)	28
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	1
Students per teacher	28
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 250279000210). 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 Carter School serve?

Carter School serves grades 8 through 12.

How many students attend Carter School?

Carter School reported 28 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter School?

About 28 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 28 students and 1 teachers in federal data.

Is Carter School a public or charter school?

Carter School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Carter School in?

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

Where is Carter School located?

Carter School is at 270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121. The phone number is (617) 635-9832.

How many other schools are near Carter School?

There are 237 other schools within 5 miles of Carter School in our directory.