Serving 503 students in grades 6-12, New Leadership Charter School 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 22% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)22%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)56%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
44%
25%
Black
47%
10%
White
8%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Leadership Charter 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Leadership Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Leadership Charter School?
503 students attend New Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of New Leadership Charter School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Leadership Charter School?
New Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Leadership Charter School offer ?
New Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Leadership Charter School part of?
New Leadership Charter School is part of New Leadership Charter School District.
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