Boston University Academy

One University Road, Boston, MA, 02215 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The mission of Boston University Academy is to educate talented students who are passionate about learning and who share the joy of inquiry. Engaging with dedicated teachers in a small and caring community, students first immerse themselves in a classically based curriculum and then continue their intellectual interests at Boston University, a major research University....

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Boston University Academy
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1993
County Suffolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 154 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 21%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 42 students
Grade 10 - 42 students
Grade 11 - 36 students
Grade 12 - 34 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 71%
Average Class Size 13
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Students take courses at Boston University for college credit 
Average SAT score 2148
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Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost $30,123
% on Financial Aid 32%
Average Financial Aid Grant $17,633
Head of School James S. Berkman
Admissions Director Director of Admission and Financial Aid
Admissions Associate Nicole White
Sport
Total Sports Offered 10
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
ClimbingCrew
Cross CountryFencing
SailingSoccer
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 22
 
Extracurriculars
Admission AmbassadorsArt Club and Gallery Hoppers
Ballroom DancingCamping/Outdoor Education Club
Chamber EnsembleChess Club
ChorusDigital Photography
DramaGay Straight Alliance
Jazz BandLiterary Magazine
Math ClubModel United Nations
Outing ClubPeer Advisors
Peer TutorsRobotics Team
School NewspaperScience Team
Student CouncilYearbook

School Notes:

  • The Academy provides an exceptional education for students with genuine intellectual curiosity, strong academic abilities, and a diversity of interests. A small, independent day school of 150 students, the Academy is located on the Boston University campus and offers highly motivated students in grades 9 – 12 an unparalleled preparation for the college experience. Engaging with dedicated teachers in a small and caring community, students first immerse themselves in a classically based core curriculum and then continue their intellectual interests by studying coursework at Boston University. Students take as many as two University classes a semester in grade 11 and as many as four in grade 12. Prior to graduation, all Academy students must complete an independently researched senior thesis under the guidance of a university professor as well as 20 hours of community service each year.
  • Profile last updated: 09/10/2009

In the News:

  • LETTER (The Daily Free Press)
    posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:56:27 pm
    The Oct. 21 article about Boston University Academy (“Staying at BU a ‘stigma,’ Academy students say”) was given a negative spin that some of those quoted (including me) found both surprising and unjustifiably negative....
  • Staying at BU a ‘stigma,’ Academy students say (The Daily Free Press)
    posted on October 21, 2009 at 11:07:53 am
    The Boston University Academy program may be rigorous, but most students choose to attend more highly-ranked schools for college, viewing BU as a safety school, some BUA students said....
  • Guest commentary: Cambridge runs amok (Cambridge Chronicle & Cambridge Tab)
    posted on October 1, 2009 at 10:12:00 am
    Those who believe that "what you don't know won't hurt you" are about to discover that most municipal governments have kept knowledge from residents that will not only hurt them, but future generations as well.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02215)
School Zip (02215)
(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,963 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 75% 43%
Population Average Age 22 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 1.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $27,040 $52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 2.4 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 56 years old
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Zipcode (02215)


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% Owning / % Renting 12% / 88% 58% / 42%

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