The Engineering School serves 334 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
50%
10%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)50-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 59% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Engineering School?
The graduation rate of The Engineering School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend The Engineering School?
334 students attend The Engineering School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of The Engineering School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Engineering School?
The Engineering School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Engineering School offer ?
The Engineering School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Engineering School part of?
The Engineering School is part of Boston School District.
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