Cats Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Braintree, MA
2001 Washington, Braintree, MA 02184
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Braintree
- One of the most diverse private schools in Massachusetts
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 129% since 2013–14
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Braintree, Massachusetts, Cats Academy is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 352 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 129% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 352
- Teachers
- 47 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 131 girls, 221 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Cats Academy
What grades does Cats Academy serve?
Cats Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Cats Academy?
About 352 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cats Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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