Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy

www.bostonpublicschools.org

541 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Dearborn STEM Academy, located at 60 Washington St. in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a specialized 6-12 school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system. The school is nationally recognized for its rigorous focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the modern workforce, emphasizing project-based learning and hands-on experiences that prepare students for competitive higher education programs and careers in technical fields.

Beyond its academic focus, Dearborn is notable for its state-of-the-art facility, which serves as a "community hub" designed to foster collaboration and innovation. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that aims to provide equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, Dearborn seeks to provide its students with mentorship, internships, and early exposure to professional environments, making it a key component of the district’s efforts to modernize public education in Boston.

541

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	192
Black	310
Asian	7
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	4

Black
310 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
192 (35.6 %)
Two or More
19 (3.5 %)
White
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8412
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 6 33

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 85

Grade 9 87

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 76