Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Business Management & Finance High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)89%
19%
Black
(15-16)2%
9%
White
(15-16)9%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Business Management & Finance High School?
The graduation rate of Business Management & Finance High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Business Management & Finance High School?
409 students attend Business Management & Finance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Business Management & Finance High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Business Management & Finance High School?
Business Management & Finance High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Business Management & Finance High School offer ?
Business Management & Finance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Business Management & Finance High School part of?
Business Management & Finance High School is part of Lawrence School District.
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