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Parkway Academy of Technology and Health

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 308 students

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Posted September 1, 2009

i am former student of parkway academy of technology and health i gradduated in 2006 when the school first bcame path and i do not regret every goin there, i was on ther verge of not graduating but the staff did every thing they could to help me and because of all the help they provieded i was able to walk across the stage a receive my diploma
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 12, 2007

This is a key year for PATH. If we as the adults in the building can succeed in establishing an academic environment we have a chance of being a good school. There are some very talented teachers and the kids are smart and capable. The key is in getting the fres hman to be willing to take risks and take the next step in intellectual development and self-discipline. As teachers we have to make a better case on why students should care about what we believe are important ideas and crucial skills.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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 84% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
9%
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 Students60%
Female55%
Male65%
African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students61%
Female50%
Male74%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students13%
Female0%
Male26%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
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 (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.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
n/a
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
0%
Introductory Physics

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
6%
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 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

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 Students29%
Female15%
Male39%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
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

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 52% 8%
Hispanic 36% 14%
White 9% 70%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 5%
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 66%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1205 V.F.W. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone: (617) 635-6732

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