Boston Adult Tech Academy

www.bostonpublicschools.org

121 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The **Boston Adult Academy** is an educational institution operated as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system. Located in the Back Bay neighborhood, the academy is dedicated to serving the adult population of Boston by providing flexible learning opportunities designed to help individuals complete their education and achieve their personal or professional goals.

The academy primarily focuses on providing pathways for adult learners to earn their high school credential, such as a GED or HiSET, while also offering support services to help students navigate their educational journey. By operating under the umbrella of the Boston Public Schools, the academy ensures that its curriculum and resources align with the district's standards, providing a supportive environment for those looking to return to school, improve their literacy skills, or prepare for post-secondary education and career advancement.

121

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boston Adult Tech Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	72
Black	41
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
72 (59.5 %)
Black
41 (33.9 %)
White
3 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (2.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-1542
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
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 11 33

Grade 12 88