Compass
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 (2021)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Compass places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school to Compass is Cristo Rey Boston High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little House Altern (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center (0.6 miles away)
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