TechBoston Academy

www.bostonpublicschools.org

850 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

TechBoston Academy, located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a pilot school within the Boston Public Schools district that serves students from grades 6 through 12. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to integrating rigorous academic standards with advanced technology, preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. By fostering a project-based learning environment, TechBoston emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem solving, aiming to bridge the digital divide for students in an urban setting.

Beyond its focus on STEM and technology, the academy is known for its supportive school culture and focus on student development. The school prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships and personalized instruction to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to college-preparatory pathways. As a community-centered institution, TechBoston Academy strives to cultivate empowered, tech-savvy leaders who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the global economy.

850

Total Students

69.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TechBoston Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	260
Black	525
Asian	19
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

Black
525 (61.8%)
Hispanic
260 (30.6%)
Two or More
28 (3.3%)
Asian
19 (2.2%)
White
15 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)635-1615
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 113

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 141

Ungraded 1