Boston University Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Boston, MA
1 University Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Boston since at least 2011
In Boston, Massachusetts, Boston University Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 233 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 46% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 140 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 233
- Teachers
- 35 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 112 girls, 121 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 140 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Boston University Academy
What grades does Boston University Academy serve?
Boston University Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Boston University Academy?
About 233 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Boston University Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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