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BUA by the Numbers
- 245 students
- 12 average class size
- 10:1 student to teacher ratio
- 53% students of color (self-reported)
- 30% of students receive need-based financial aid
- 47 cities and towns represented
- 30 languages spoken at home
- 1492 mean SAT score for the BUA Class of 2024
- 34 mean ACT score for the BUA Class of 2024
- 37% of the Class of 2024 recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program competition
Test averages reflect scores submitted to colleges.
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Our Mission
At Boston University Academy, kind and curious students who love learning are challenged to read deeply and think critically, to explore adventurously at Boston University, and to engage meaningfully in our community and beyond.
Core Values
Inquiry | Knowledge | Independence | Belonging | Joy
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Welcome to BUA
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Featured News
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BU President Dr. Melissa Gilliam Shares Her Story at ASM
November 14, 2024On the morning of Tuesday, November 12, BU President Dr. Melissa Gilliam addressed the BUA community at our weekly all-school meeting. In her remarks, More
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BUA Sophomore Earns Silver Medal at World Tap Championships
October 31, 2024BUA sophomore Lyahnnette Morales '27 and her USA teammates brought home the silver medal at the IDO World Tap Championships held in Prague, Czech... More
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Cross Country Recap 10/22
October 28, 2024Lucy '25 shares a recap of the BUA Cross Country team's race on October 22: The cross country team ran another amazing race this week... More
Head of School Blog
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Being Yourself
November 8, 2024On Thursday night, we held one of my favorite new BUA traditions. The South Asian Students Association hosted our second-annual Garba in celebration of... More
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BU Connections
October 25, 2024Earlier this week, we hosted our BU-BUA Connections event – a fun evening gathering of BUA current parents, parents of alumni, and prospective BUA... More
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Thank You to our Families
October 11, 2024We held our annual State of the School event last night. It is a festive evening where parents, guardians, teachers, and staff come together... More