Boston Arts Academy

Balancing arts with academics is a great skill to learn at BAA.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted October 5, 2009

BAA students are passionate about what they do because they spend half the day making art. The school offers a well-rounded education, with passionate and committed teachers in every discipline. It is a true community where students, faculty, and staff help and support each other.

Posted April 29, 2009

Hello, my son is a freshman at boston arts academy I love the school very supportive of the parents and the children
—Submitted by a parent

Posted March 5, 2009

I believe that this school is good but i dont think they should just let students from the city of boston go there i think they should give other kids the chance

Posted May 18, 2007

As a former student, I owe so much to the Boston Arts Academy, the teachers and faculty there, the friends I made, and the training I gained. Going to that school was a life-altering experience...
—Submitted by a former student

Posted May 5, 2005

Im a former student of BAA. Academics here are very good you learn a lot in a little amount of time. You are already doing college work in 9th grade. The arts and activities such as community day are wonderful. Something each student waits for. The only thing though that in special cases in which you are medically ill in some way, they don't excuse you and try to accomodate you, they make choose between you staying a fifth year or leaving the school. They are not very understanding. Is their way or the high way but I have to say I do recommend it if you can handle it.
—Submitted by a former student

Posted January 12, 2005

I am alumni, and I can definately say that I am where I am because of this school. The blend of interactive academic courses with the various art classes, is the perfect enviroment for any student. The 'at home' atmosphere that the school has achieved allows the student to feel nutured and loved.
—Submitted by madeline valera, a former student

Posted July 29, 2004

I am a graduated BAA student. Parents should send their children to this school. It gives kids a chance to develop in a creative, passionate, and high spirited school. Teachers are willing to do anything and everything to see their students succeed. BAA truly has a staff of devoted teachers. It is also a school that prepares students both artistically and academicaly no matter what field. They challenge the student to think and act outside the box; it really allows a child to develop in a different setting.
—Submitted by a former student

Posted March 28, 2004

This school is fabulous! If your child is talented in that special way, you should definetly send them here. They have acting classes, singing classes to improve vocal skills, dancing lessons, and many more. At this school, students can excel in what they love to do! This school is a high two thumbs up for me.
—Submitted by a student

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Grade level

Grade 10

High school

English Language Arts

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

37%

2010

35%

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.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	78%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Multiracial	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	67%
English language learners	n/a

Math

All Students	57%
Female	63%
Male	49%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	37%
English language learners	n/a

Science

All Students	37%
Female	44%
Male	29%
African American	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
Multiracial	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

2011
 
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2010
 
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2009
 
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2008
 
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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011
 
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2010
 
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2009
 
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2008
 
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Introductory Physics

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

2011
 
n/a
2010
 
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2009
 
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2008
 
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Tech/Engineering

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
English language learners	n/a

Chemistry

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
English language learners	n/a

Introductory Physics

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Students with disabilities	n/a
English language learners	n/a

Tech/Engineering

All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	53%
African American	47%
Hispanic	45%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	33%
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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.