Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street's student population of 229 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street 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 City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street is 0.47, 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
#1491 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
30%
23%
Black
67%
10%
White
1%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street's ranking?
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street is ranked #1491 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street often compared to?
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Match Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street?
The graduation rate of City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street is 65-69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street?
229 students attend City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street?
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street offer ?
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street part of?
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street is part of City On A Hill Charter Public School School District.
School Reviews
2 9/22/2006
I am not a parent but a former student of City on a Hill (COAH). I started there in 2003 and left there in 2005. I believe that COAH is a horrible school for many reasons (1) the administration and teachers do not take the students seriously when they are being harassed (2) the total atmosphere of the school is negative (3) teachers do not take enough time to help students when they do not understand material (4) countless teachers have left because of behavior issues in the school (5) safety is not guaranteed and (6) academic success is hard to measure given how many people are kept back or sent to summer school.In the beginning of my 9th Grade year things were nice I thought that I was going to have a comfortable, academically rigorous year. As the year progressed I saw that I did not understand the material well and that I needed help. So, I went after school and tried to get the help I needed but what I got was a packet of worksheets to do while the teacher graded papers. After I had completed the packet she marked all that were wrong and told me to figure out why they were wrong. By the way this was Spanish class and I had no prior knowledge of the language to figure it out. After I explained to her that I could not do what she asked she told me she could not help me any further. That was the first sign!Now we all know how kids can be cruel and I expected some trash talk here and there but not daily verbal abuse and harassment. In the middle of my 9th Grade year I met a girl and we became friends. After we had become friends malicious rumors started up about me – rumors that dealt with touchy subjects like sexual orientation and if I was a ‘real black’ person because I spoke properly they thought I was trying to be white. These rumors soon were created into threats and then I felt like it was time to confront the administration. Once I did so they comforted me and told me they were doing all they could to resolve the problem. Months went by and no change had happened – it took me confronting them over and over bringing my mother up to really get the ball rolling by that time I was in my 11th Grade Year and I was sick of it so I left !Now I look back and I see how many of my friends left before me, how many of my old teachers left and how many scars this school has left me with emotionally. I left in Nov of 2005 and then started to attend Boston Day and Evening Academy where I thrived academically and socially. After taking a series of tests I was bumped up to be a senior and graduated a year early on June 8, 2006. I have been accepted to Northeastern University with a full 4 year scholarship and Hampshire College with a 4 year scholarship plus room and board.I am so happy I left and that other students are getting wise to the school and leaving. It’s the best decision I’ve made!- A Former Student
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