Phoenix Charter Academy

175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <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:

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)
Total Students
185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phoenix Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phoenix Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
84%
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Phoenix Charter Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
12%
10%
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White
3%
56%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Phoenix Charter Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Phoenix Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Phoenix Charter Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phoenix Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phoenix Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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