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Neighborhood House Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 786 students in Neighborhood House Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Neighborhood House Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,823 Schools
# Students
786 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neighborhood House Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Graduation Rate
82%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
50%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
9%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,575 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,967 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,575
$25,203
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,967
$27,530
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Best Neighborhood House Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Gr: PK-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neighborhood House Charter School District?
Neighborhood House Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 786 students.
What is the rank of Neighborhood House Charter School District?
Neighborhood House Charter School District is ranked #311 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neighborhood House Charter School District?
50% of Neighborhood House Charter School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neighborhood House Charter School District?
Neighborhood House Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Neighborhood House Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,967 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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