Boston Latin Academy vs Bridge Boston Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 128 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Latin Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,693 students
Bridge Boston Charter School
Roxbury · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
329 students
| Measure | Boston Latin Academy Dorchester, Massachusetts | Bridge Boston Charter School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 300 | #811 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2223 of 16,910 | #32159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,693 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 27% |
| city | Dorchester | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boston Latin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 39.6).
- •Boston Latin Academy does better on math proficiency (81% vs 27%).
- •Boston Latin Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Bridge Boston Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.0).
- •Boston Latin Academy is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 329.
- •Boston Latin Academy is a public school while Bridge Boston Charter School is a charter 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 Latin Academy better than Bridge Boston Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Boston Latin Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 39.6 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 Latin Academy and Bridge Boston Charter School?
About 128 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Latin Academy: 1,693. Bridge Boston Charter School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Latin Academy and Bridge Boston Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Boston Latin Academy is 122nd of 300 and Bridge Boston Charter School is 811th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).