Melvin H. King South End Academy

www.bostonpublicschools.org

125 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

The William McKinley School, located at 90 Warren Avenue in Boston’s historic South End, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of Boston Public Schools. Historically recognized for its commitment to serving students with diverse learning needs, the school focuses on providing inclusive, supportive environments tailored to individual student development. Its location in the heart of the city allows it to serve as a community-centered hub for families within the Boston area.

As part of the larger Boston Public Schools district, the McKinley provides a structured curriculum aimed at fostering academic growth, social-emotional learning, and behavioral success. The school is particularly noted for its specialized programming designed to support students who require more intensive intervention than might be available in a standard general education setting. By prioritizing a collaborative approach between educators, families, and support staff, the McKinley works to ensure that its students are equipped with the skills necessary to transition successfully into future educational and life pathways.

125

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melvin H. King South End Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	49
Black	61
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
61 (48.8%)
Hispanic
49 (39.2%)
White
9 (7.2%)
Two or More
4 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-9976
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
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 1 1

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 14