Serving 695 students in grades 6-12, Boston Preparatory Charter Public 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Boston Preparatory Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Boston Preparatory Charter Public School's student population of 695 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
Boston Preparatory Charter Public 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 Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
30%
24%
Black
64%
10%
White
1%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is ranked #1261 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
695 students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Preparatory Charter Public School offer ?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School part of?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is part of Boston Preparatory Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School located?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is located in the West Street And River Street neighborhood of Hyde Park, MA.
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