Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence's student population of 138 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
85%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
11%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence's ranking?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence is ranked #652 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence is 20-29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence?
138 students attend Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence offer ?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence part of?
Phoenix Public Charter High School Lawrence is part of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (Distric School District.
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