What grades does English High School serve?

English High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Jamaica Plain area.

Where is English High School located?

English High School is a urban school in Jamaica Plain, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at English High School?

The student-teacher ratio at English High School is 11:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Jamaica Plain, MA?

Schools in Jamaica Plain include English High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Jamaica Plain area.

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

682

Student:Teacher

11:1

Locale

Urban

District

Boston

Phone

(617)635-8979

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

11-19%

Math Proficiency

11-19%

Graduation Rate

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

36.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

5 courses offered

43 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

15 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

163 test takers

Athletics

8 sports, 8 teams

20 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1

Worse than average in MA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

44.5

96% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

5.8000002

Nurses

1.5

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$37,200

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$21,201

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$38,026

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 26%Local 68%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.3%

Below 150% poverty line

7.1%

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Uninsured residents

13.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

11,205

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

10,279

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,755 (27%)

Autism

1,915 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,218 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

1,173 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

939 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

580 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

720

Current enrollment

Growing(+27% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about English High School

As of the most recent data, 682 students are enrolled at English High School. It is a High school within the local district.

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