About Boston University Academy
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Boston University Academy is located in Boston, MA. It is a private school that serves 150 students in grades 9-12. Boston University Academy is coed (school has male and female students) and is Nonsectarian in orientation.
In 2008, Boston University Academy had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Boston University Academy's students and teachers.
School Membership
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National Association of Independent Schools
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Other school association(s)
Boston University Academy Student Diversity
- Students by Ethnicity (2006)
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Asian/Pacific Islander
10 %
Boston University Academy Reviews
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Parent
Anonymous
BUA is a great school for intelligent students who are a bit outside the conventional prep school mold. Students have access to university classes - most graduate with quite a bit of university experience. The curriculum is demanding, and classical in nature, including reading in a great deal of the Western Canon. The students are happy and friendly - they work hard, but BUA is not a pressure-cooker. Contrary to the claim of another poster, the turnover rate of teachers is not high.
Oct 20, 2009
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Parent
SG
Very quirky student body. The school is a nice model for alternative education, but in practice, it is very limited. They suffer from trying too hard to be another prep school when their strength was their uniqueness. A lot of money to pay for not a whole lot in return.
Sep 23, 2009
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Parent
Anonymous
In my experience the school has some very strong teachers, but a very weak administration. The leadership needs to focus on the student and not the revenue--that is up to the business department. The leadership takes a very legal approach to admissions which made us uncomfortable. While we felt there were many positive aspects to consider at this school, they turned out t be empty promises. Frankly, I was expecting a more 'polished and better informed admissions department.
Sep 6, 2009
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