URBAN SCIENCE ACADEMY

Urban Science Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boston school district, located in West Roxbury, MA with about 391 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Urban Science Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Urban Science Academy (USA), located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of Boston Public Schools. Historically, the school has focused on providing a curriculum enriched with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities. As part of the larger West Roxbury Education Complex, it has historically shared a campus with other academic programs, aiming to foster an environment that prepares students for college and career pathways through rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement.

As a member of the Boston Public Schools district, the academy serves a diverse student body and adheres to district-wide standards for academic achievement and student support services. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking and analytical skills, often utilizing its urban setting to provide students with real-world context for their studies. Families and prospective students looking for the most current information regarding admissions, extracurricular programs, or recent academic performance reports are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

For more information, contact Urban Science Academy at (617) 635-8930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.