Serving 700 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
700 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
33%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
60%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
1%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 21-year historical data
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 #1289 out of 1,626 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 42% MA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 89.2%.
How many students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
700 students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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