Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper in Dorchester, MA

At a glance

Reported students

631

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

77.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

02–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts other enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

361

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper: 631 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

8.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 718
Teachers (FTE): 77.7
Student–teacher ratio: 9.2:1

What the reported data says about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is a public combined / other school serving grades 02–12 in Dorchester. It is one of 105 current school records connected to Boston. NCES reports 631 students for 2024–25.

Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.1:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (47.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.9%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 40%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 14.6%
Students with disabilities: 40%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.1%
Hispanic33.9%
Black47.4%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Codman Academy Charter Public School Other · Charter · Codman Academy Charter Public (District)	PK–12	344	0.6 mi
Neighborhood House Charter School Other · Charter · Neighborhood House Charter (District)	PK–12	786	1.2 mi
Brooke Charter School Other · Charter · Brooke Charter School (District)	KG–12	2,216	1.5 mi
Carter School Other · Boston	02–12	28	4.2 mi
The Lynch Center Other · Brookline	PK–PK	50	4.3 mi
Melvin H. King South End Academy Other · Boston	PK–12	125	4.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

What grades does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper serve?

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper reports grades 02–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Boston.

How many students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper reported 631 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 718 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?

The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 631 students and 77.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper a public, charter, or magnet school?

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boston attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper in?

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is part of Boston, based in Roxbury, MA, which operates 105 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Codman Academy Charter Public School (0.6 mi), Neighborhood House Charter School (1.2 mi), Brooke Charter School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.