Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Compass
About the School
- Compass in Dorchester, MA, is a co–ed special education school serving students in grades K–12 within a nonsectarian, city–based community.
- Founded in 1974, the school currently enrolls 59 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 16 teachers.
- The student body is diverse, with over 91% of students identified as students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Massachusetts for diversity.
- Compass operates without religious affiliation or membership in educational associations, focusing on special education within an urban environment.
- Tuition and financial details are not specified, and enrollment reflects a small school setting in the Dorchester neighborhood.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Compass ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Compass?
The application deadline for Compass is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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