Serving 696 students in grades 6-12, Boston Preparatory Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School's student population of 696 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1286 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
66%
10%
White
1%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School's ranking?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is ranked #1286 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
696 students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Preparatory Charter Public School offer ?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School part of?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is part of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School located?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is located in the West Street And River Street neighborhood of Hyde Park, MA.
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