Boston School District

The Boston School District is located in Boston, MA and includes 138 schools that serve 56,388 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Boston School District spends $18,871 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Boston School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Boston School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Boston School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Boston School District serves 18% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.