Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is college preparatory charter public school serving grades PreK - 12 in Somerville, Massachusetts and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school was founded in 1996.
Serving 917 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Prospect Hill Academy 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's student population of 917 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
56%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Wizard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's ranking?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is ranked #1206 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
917 students attend Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prospect Hill Academy Charter School offer ?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School part of?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is part of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School located?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is located in the The Port neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in The Port.
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