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Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

18 Croftland Av, Dorchester, MA 02124 · (617) 635-6365 · Suffolk County
GRADES 02–12COMBINED11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL631 STUDENTS
Enrollment
631
Combined
DISTRICT 276 · STATE 870
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
78 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.4:1 · STATE 10.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
55
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
40
Grade 6
44
Grade 7
53
Grade 8
62
Grade 9
53
Grade 10
57
Grade 11
69
Grade 12
63
Ungraded
13
Student demographics
White
457%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
21434%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 26%
Black
29947%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 10%
Asian
417%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Two+
284%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33954%
Female
29246%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
18.6%
MA avg 43.8% . -15.4pp since 2016
Math
12.6%
MA avg 42.2% . -23.4pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
631
+25 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 8.8:1
% White
7%
was 23%
% Hispanic
34%
was 25%
% Black
47%
was 41%
% Asian
7%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper operates as an intimate unified-grade school in Dorchester, Massachusetts, overseen by Boston. Current enrollment sits at 631 students spanning grades 2 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 27% smaller than the state mean of about 870.

Across the 109 schools in Boston (46,437 students total), Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper lists that 47% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school shows 34% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Asian, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Suffolk County as a whole is about 18% Black, so the school skews noticeably more Black than its surroundings.

On the resource side, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper records 78 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 8.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.1:1, putting Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Suffolk County indicate median household earnings sit near $95,631, roughly 51% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Suffolk County runs 157 public schools (combined enrollment of about 75,679 students), of which Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is one.

Nearest neighbor: Lee Academy, around 0.4 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper.

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper operates from a high-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper has climbed 4%, going from 606 students in 2018 to 631 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 23% to 7% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Suffolk County at a glance

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Population
785,121
Census ACS
Median income
$95,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
157
75,679 students

Quick facts

School name
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
District
Boston
Address
18 Croftland Av, Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone
(617) 635-6365
County
Suffolk County
Level
Combined
Grade range
02–12
Total enrollment
631
Teachers (FTE)
78
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
250279000952
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
How large is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper enrolls approximately 631 students in grades 02-12.
What grades does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper serve?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper serves grades 02-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is approximately 8.1:1 (78 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?
At Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper, the student body is approximately 7% White, 34% Hispanic, 47% Black, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper public or private?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is a public K-12 school, overseen by Boston.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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