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%
- 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
Chelsea Opportunity Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
96%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
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 11-19%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
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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