Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield

65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield's student population of 175 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
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(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
78%
23%
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Black
12%
10%
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White
4%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield often compared to?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfieldis often viewed alongside schools like Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is 11-19%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield?
175 students attend Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield offer ?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield part of?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield is part of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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