I have 2 children currently enrolled at this school. My oldest graduated in 08 from BLA. I love the experiences and education that my children have received here. The faculty and staff are very receptive and helpful. I have always felt that my children are safe and are treated as individuals.
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/09
I am currently a student at Boston Latin Academy and i have been for 5 years now almost. The teachers here are amazing. There are, of course, the stern older teachers that abide by 'old school' methods of teaching - which is fine, i mean this is a college preparatory school. There are also the new, young
... Read more teachers who have fun and different approaches to education. All teachers give you the utmost respect, as long as they receive it back. Extra help is ALWAYS there when i need it, but individual attention in class is of course difficult with classrooms being filled to capacity. I feel like i have the upper hand then most students around the US going into college, and i feel i will do well once i get there. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/27/09
I am a current student at BLA. I love it and have met most of my best friends there. The teachers are awesome when you show them willingness to learn. It gives a good amount of homework and work to prepare you for college and extra help is always available if the student is willing to take the time for
... Read more it. Although some people have written it has a 'sink or swim' environment I completely diagree. In 7th grade when i entered the school my teachers were all welcoming and there for us when we needed them. I have been given amazing opportunities for outside activities and sports. I am currently cheerleading for the school and have more than loved it. Sports are an amazing way to fit in and I have met amazing people. I am proud to say I go to BLA and will be proud to graduate. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/10/08
This school is a good place for learning as far as i know from my experience. However, it is not a very nurturing environment for individuality. I'm a goth and i have very few friends, and often feel very depressed even though i have an A&B report card
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Posted by a student on 12/07/08
I went to BLA for 4 years. It was not the best school in the country. It is outstanding comparing to others in the area. They have some very good teachers there. Having that said, I did find the quality of the school is going down. Many good teachers/administrators are leaving the school.
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Posted by a student on 11/22/08
I am a sixie [7th Grade] at BLA nd this school is just amazing from the staff to the students! The only complaint i have is for the luch! The lunches are not very good! Especially the pizzas they look greasy and fake! But they do provde vending machines which i think is an excellent idea and they are
... Read more quite healthy! This school provide great extracurricular activitiess! With great sports that many will enjoy! This is my first year there and i hope that i graduate from this marvelous school! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/16/08
I'm a former student at Boston Latin Academy who attended the entire six years, and I must agree with several of the student reviewers that many of the teachers (and also most of the administration) are more concerned with their own agendas than with the welfare of the students. It can be a very discouraging
... Read more environment in which to learn, although there have been several teachers who are very caring and concerned with students understanding and enjoyment of the subjects. Unfortunately, an average student can fall through the cracks very easily and eke by on a low GPA. BLA is certainly not the best school in the country (or the city), but it does have its upsides: the sports curriculum is strong and varied and (at least at the time of my attendance) the music department was interesting and fun. I wouldn't discourage any parents from enrolling their child there. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/04/08
I am a parent with an 8th grader that attends BLA. I am thrilled with the school as my son is doing well and I have had great feed back by the teachers at BLA. My youngest son is a 6th grader and I am having him pick BLA as his first choice over Boston Latin, as I love this school and feel comfortable
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
As a former student at boston latin academy I can say that it was one of the best experiences in my life I can hardly wait to get up in the morning .They provide you with so many scholarships and opportunities to succeed later in life. Although teachers may disagree with students or students may not
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Posted by a student on 08/24/08
im at bla rite now and its the best skool ive ever been to. I met really great friends there and they teachers make it fun and easy to learn difficult things they really help you out when you need it.
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* In 2007-2008 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 and 8 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.
Student enrollment:
1,673
Students per teacher:
Full-time teachers:
8
Number of classrooms:
100
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Dorchester schools — Boston Latin Academy is located at 205 Townsend St, Dorchester MA 02121. 205 Townsend St is in the 02121 ZIP code in Dorchester, MA The school district for Boston Latin Academy is the Boston Public School District. Boston Latin Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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