Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield 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 <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 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (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 Public Charter High School Springfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield's student population of 175 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is 0.38, 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
19:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
78%
23%
Black
12%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield often compared to?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfieldis often viewed alongside schools like Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School by visitors of our site.
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 Public Charter High School Springfield?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is 11-19%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield?
175 students attend Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield offer ?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield part of?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is part of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (Dist School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield located?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is located in the McKnight neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in McKnight.
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