City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)46%
21%
Black
(19-20)11%
9%
White
(19-20)36%
59%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford School District
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford?
The graduation rate of City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford?
217 students attend City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford offer ?
City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford part of?
City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford is part of City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford School District.
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