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About this school
Community Academy of Science & Health is
an urban public school
in Dorchester, Massachusetts that is part of Boston Public Schools.
It serves 398 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Community Academy of Science & Health Demographics
85%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
92%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Community Academy of Science & Health Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Community Academy of Science & Health
$14,262
raised using DonorsChoose
20
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
76
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Community Academy of Science & Health has received support from
58 individuals from Massachusetts and
18 individuals out-of-state.