Boston School District

District Spending

The Boston School District spends $19,046 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, and 4% 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 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Boston School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

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 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.