Compass

290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
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  • Compass serves 56 students in grades 1-12. The student:teacher of Compass is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Students: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

School Overview

School TypeSpecial Education School
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students56 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade Compass Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
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  • Grades: 1-12
  • Students: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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