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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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BUA Seniors Earn National Merit Honors
October 2, 2024Thirty-four percent of the Boston University Academy Class of 2025 received recognition in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program competition. The competition honors... More
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Cross Country Recap: 10/1
October 2, 2024Ada '25 shares a recap of the BUA Cross Country team's race on October 1, 2024: The cross country team crushed another hilly race at... More
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On Civil Discourse: Head of School Chris Kolovos Delivers Opening-of-Term Address
September 3, 2024On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Boston University Academy Head of School Chris Kolovos welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to school with opening remarks... More
Head of School Blog
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On Civil Discourse: Head of School Chris Kolovos Delivers Opening-of-Term Address
September 3, 2024On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Boston University Academy Head of School Chris Kolovos welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to school with opening remarks... More
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The Power of Thank You
May 24, 2024We had a great time celebrating the Class of 2024 at Monday’s Commencement ceremony. BU President ad interim Ken Freeman was our keynote speaker. More
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Teacher Appreciation
May 10, 2024The coming days will be exciting ones for the whole school and include chances to celebrate the Class of 2024: Senior Thesis Symposium, Senior... More