Boston Collegiate Charter School vs Ruth Batson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Dorchester · Charter high · Grades 5–12
708 students
Ruth Batson Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
604 students
| Measure | Boston Collegiate Charter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Ruth Batson Academy Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 300 | #272 of 300 |
| National rank | #2798 of 16,910 | #13646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 708 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 22% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 28.6).
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 604.
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School is a charter school while Ruth Batson Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston Collegiate Charter School better than Ruth Batson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Boston Collegiate Charter School ranks higher (72.0 vs 28.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boston Collegiate Charter School and Ruth Batson Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Collegiate Charter School: 708. Ruth Batson Academy: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Collegiate Charter School and Ruth Batson Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Boston Collegiate Charter School is 135th of 300 and Ruth Batson Academy is 272nd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).