publichighGrade 8-12

Carter School

270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121, United States

+1 (617) 635-9832

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org

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Carter School Overview

About This School

Carter School is a public high in Dorchester, Massachusetts, serving 28 students in grades 8-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1 with one teacher on staff earning an average salary of $120,490. Students are composed of 54% male and 46% female learners. The demographic makeup of the student body includes 50% Black, 39% Hispanic, and 11% White students.

Total Students

Grade 8-12

28:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 8-12

County

Suffolk County

Students per Counselor

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Carter School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 23%State Avg: 44%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 20%State Avg: 42%

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Science

Class Information

28:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.8:1

State Avg: 12.5:1

Students per Counselor

Carter School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$120,490

City Avg: $120,490

State Avg: $85,529

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio28:1

Students per Counselor:1

Carter School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.57%

Male

46.43%

Female

Total Enrollment: 28 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White10.71%

Hispanic39.29%

Asian0%

Black50%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carter School

Q: What is Carter School?

A: Carter School is a high public located in Dorchester.

Q: How many students attend Carter School?

A: Carter School has approximately 28 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Carter School is 28:1.

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Detailed Information about Carter School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Carter School - Dorchester, MA

Quick Facts about Carter School
School Name	Carter School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 8-12
Location	270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121, Dorchester, MA
County	Suffolk County
Phone	+1 (617) 635-9832
Total Students	28
Student-Teacher Ratio	28:1
Full-Time Teachers	1
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Carter School

What is Carter School?

Carter School is a high public located in Dorchester.

How many students attend Carter School?

Carter School has approximately 28 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carter School is 28:1.

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