Serving 1,096 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Prospect Hill 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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 Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospect Hill Charter School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prospect Hill 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 Charter School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
55%
10%
White
11%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Hill Charter School's ranking?
Prospect Hill 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 Charter School?
The graduation rate of Prospect Hill Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prospect Hill Charter School?
1,096 students attend Prospect Hill Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Prospect Hill Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Hill Charter School?
Prospect Hill Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prospect Hill Charter School offer ?
Prospect Hill Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Hill Charter School part of?
Prospect Hill Charter School is part of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Prospect Hill Charter School located?
Prospect Hill 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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