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Quincy Upper School

Public | 6-12 & ungraded | 523 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 29, 2012

I didnt have a review i had a question. I was trying to look up my old school its seems not to exist anymore. It was at this address it was called Boston High, i have report cards with the name on it so i know it wasnt in my imagination. When did they change the name? I went to this school back in 1985 to like 1988, anyway just wanted to make sure i wasnt loosing my mind! Its really a strange feeling when you cant look up your old school,Please if you can just tell me when it stopped being Boston High! Thankyou Sandra Giandomenico


Posted June 23, 2009

I could not be happier with the Josiah Quincy Upper School! Great staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2009

I graduated from this school over 2 years ago... I went to the Elementary school and all of middle and high school. I am now in college on a scholarship the faculty at JQUS has helped me achieve. This is a really great school and deserves more credit... The only thing I would say is that it needs more college classes... and college building
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2008

My son has been at the Quincy for a long time and I think it's a great school and the teachers are very supportive to the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2008

It's an amazing school. My child has learned so much. Thank you all for your kindness and your help with my child and her/his emotion problems. Thank you, it's greatly appreciated.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
26%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
1%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
3%

2008

 
 
7%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
7%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students67%
Female80%
Male55%
African American64%
Asian72%
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners34%

Math

All Students57%
Female66%
Male49%
African American14%
Asian76%
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners21%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students42%
Female52%
Male33%
African American44%
Asian43%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners30%

Math

All Students37%
Female29%
Male42%
African American13%
Asian51%
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners35%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students47%
Female46%
Male47%
African American29%
Asian56%
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learners38%

Math

All Students34%
Female31%
Male37%
African American0%
Asian49%
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners34%

Science

All Students1%
Female0%
Male3%
African American0%
Asian2%
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
African American59%
Asian76%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female76%
Male64%
African American42%
Asian86%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female25%
Male22%
African American8%
Asian20%
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
21%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students27%
Female20%
Male31%
African American17%
Asian56%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 55% 5%
Black 25% 8%
Hispanic 12% 14%
White 6% 70%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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152 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 635-8940

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