Welcome to BUA
BUA by the Numbers
- 225students
- 12 average class size
- 9:1student to teacher ratio
- 54%students of color (self-reported)
- 27% of students receive need-based financial aid
- 45 cities and towns represented
- 30languages spoken at home
- 1472mean SAT score for the BUA Class of 2024
- 33 mean ACT score for the BUA Class of 2024
- 25%of the Class of 2025 recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program competition
Test averages reflect scores submitted to colleges.
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
Featured News
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BUA Honors Dan Bear ’06 with the 2025-2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
September 25, 2025BUA is delighted to present the 2025-2026 Distinguished Alumni Award to Dan Bear '06 for his pioneering work at the intersection of AI and... More
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On Being There: Head of School Chris Kolovos Delivers Opening-of-Term Address
September 5, 2025On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Boston University Academy Head of School Chris Kolovos welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to school with opening remarks... More
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BUA Building Undergoes Historical Restoration
August 12, 2025Not one to miss out on wellness trends, Boston University Academy is getting a glow-up. Beneath the scaffolding and plywood, the exterior of our building... More
Head of School Blog
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Being Yourself in Public Speaking
September 26, 2025I teach a public speaking seminar to all of our 9th graders. The classes are relatively small, since we’ve divided up the group into... More
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Holding Doors in a Hurry
September 19, 2025Yesterday morning, I stood outside the school’s entrance – like I do most days – greeting students as they arrived. At 8:29, I saw... More
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Smart is Cool
September 12, 2025Every August, I meet with the family of each new student by Zoom. I ask about the parents’ stories, their child’s path, and their... More
