Community Academy of Science and Health

www.bostonpublicschools.org/cash

398 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Community Academy of Science and Health (CASH) is a small, specialized high school within the Boston Public Schools district, located in the Dorchester neighborhood. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for success in both college and career pathways. It is particularly noted for its emphasis on science and health-related fields, providing students with opportunities to engage with curricula that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world health applications.

The school is defined by its close-knit community atmosphere, which is designed to ensure that each student receives personalized attention from faculty and staff. By leveraging its small size, CASH cultivates a strong school culture where student voices are encouraged and academic milestones are closely monitored. Through a combination of core graduation requirements, enrichment programs, and a commitment to inclusivity, the Community Academy of Science and Health aims to graduate well-rounded, socially conscious individuals ready to contribute to their communities and the broader workforce.

398

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community Academy of Science and Health
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	117
Black	248
Asian	18
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
248 (62.3%)
Hispanic
117 (29.4%)
Asian
18 (4.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
White
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8950
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/cash
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 58

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 103

Ungraded 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Community Academy of Science and Health
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	58
Grade 10	93
Grade 11	112
Grade 12	103
Ungraded	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Community Academy of Science and Health
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	50.8%
Male	196	49.2%

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