New Leadership Charter School (Closed 2014)

New Leadership Charter School serves 503 students in grades 6-12. 
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

This School
State Level (MA)
(12-13)
22%
61%
(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
0.58
(12-13)
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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