Boston Community Leadership Academy

Boston Community Leadership Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
655 Metropolitan Ave,  Hyde Park, MA
Boston Public Schools
3.8
5.0
663 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Francine Locker
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
520
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
11.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
239:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49%
Hispanic
57.5%
Black
31.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Boston 126 Students
Boston University 91 Students
Northeastern University 82 Students
Suffolk University 79 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 69 Students
Boston College 62 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 47 Students
Tufts University 42 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 40 Students
Simmons University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 36 Students
Business 34 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Biology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Architecture 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 59 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/4/2024
Over all. It's been a well experience. But there's been a lot of things going on. Which hasn't affected me but still .
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
honestly it was fun and I don't have any issues with the school , and I do recommended it for people who just wants a regular school year life here in America
4.0 Junior
6/11/2023
The least favorite part of my high school year was started during the height of Covid, and my freshmen year was mainly virtual. I would have to say that my junior year has been the best year thus far. I would like to see that the administration staff put more time and attention on the upper classes as much as they have put in for the younger students.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
principal
2/13/2018
A great school for all types of students to learn and acheieve!
5.0 student
3/25/2017
This is a great school, I have never been more exctied to go to school.
5.0 parent
4/18/2014
I think Boston Community Leadership Academy (BCLA) is a great school. My son is a shy sophmore at BCLA and has adapted to the school much more than I thought he would. Whenever his grades tend to slip, there is an abundance of help, help that I wouldn't have been able to give him at home. With my bu...

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Boston Community Leadership Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hyde Park, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 663 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Boston Community Leadership Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1020. The average home value in this area is $690,582. Learn more about what Hyde Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Boston Community Leadership Academy.

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