Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Charter Academy 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Phoenix Charter Academy's student population of 185 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Charter Academy is 0.28, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
84%
23%
Black
12%
10%
White
3%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Charter Academy is 10-14%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Charter Academy?
185 students attend Phoenix Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Phoenix Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Charter Academy?
Phoenix Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Charter Academy offer ?
Phoenix Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Charter Academy part of?
Phoenix Charter Academy is part of Phoenix Charter Academy School District.
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