At a glance
Reported students
604
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Ruth Batson Academy: 604 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Ruth Batson Academy
Ruth Batson Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Dorchester. It is one of 105 current school records connected to Boston. NCES reports 604 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 31.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. 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 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ruth Batson Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.97 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.8%
- Hispanic63.6%
- Black25.3%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
8 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.
Other schools in Boston
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dearborn STEM Academy
High · Grades 07–12
565 reported students
Quincy Upper School
High · Grades 06–12
557 reported students
Brighton High School
High · Grades 07–12
667 reported students
Boston Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
500 reported students
New Mission High School
High · Grades 07–12
715 reported students
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
High · Grades 09–12
490 reported students
Public schools near Ruth Batson Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Collegiate Charter School High · Charter · Boston Collegiate Charter (District) | 05–12 | 708 | 0.9 mi |
| Excel High School High · Boston | 10–12 | 301 | 1 mi |
| Boston Collaborative High School High · Boston | 09–12 | 210 | 1.2 mi |
| Community Academy of Science and Health High · Boston | 09–12 | 398 | 1.5 mi |
| Dearborn STEM Academy High · Boston | 07–12 | 565 | 2 mi |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School High · Charter · Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter (District) | 09–12 | 323 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Batson Academy
What grades does Ruth Batson Academy serve?
Ruth Batson Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Boston.
How many students attend Ruth Batson Academy?
Ruth Batson Academy reported 604 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 662 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruth Batson Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 604 students and 62.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ruth Batson Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruth Batson Academy 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 Ruth Batson Academy in?
Ruth Batson Academy 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 Ruth Batson Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Boston Collegiate Charter School (0.9 mi), Excel High School (1 mi), Boston Collaborative High School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.