Neighborhood House Charter School District

21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 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
1,824 Schools
# Students
786 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
77,193 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.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#309 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
42%
37%
44%
25-29%
44%
82%
90%
(2022-23)
38.5%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
50%
10%
% White
9%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,737 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,673 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,737
$23,855
Spending / Student
$22,673
$24,613

Best Neighborhood House Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Queen Street
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 $22,673 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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