Chelsea Opportunity Academy

299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea Opportunity 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%).
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 20:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chelsea Opportunity Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Chelsea Opportunity Academy's student population of 117 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Chelsea Opportunity Academy is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
(18-19)
<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
96%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
2%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Chelsea Opportunity Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Chelsea Opportunity 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
School District Name
Source: 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 Chelsea Opportunity Academy?
The graduation rate of Chelsea Opportunity Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chelsea Opportunity Academy?
117 students attend Chelsea Opportunity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Chelsea Opportunity Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chelsea Opportunity Academy?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chelsea Opportunity Academy offer ?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chelsea Opportunity Academy part of?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy is part of Chelsea School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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