Serving 553 students in grades 6-12, Argosy Collegiate 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Argosy Collegiate Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Argosy Collegiate Charter School's student population of 553 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Argosy Collegiate 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 Argosy Collegiate Charter School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1471 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
26%
24%
Black
15%
10%
White
50%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argosy Collegiate Charter School's ranking?
Argosy Collegiate Charter School is ranked #1471 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Argosy Collegiate Charter School often compared to?
Argosy Collegiate Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
The graduation rate of Argosy Collegiate Charter School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
553 students attend Argosy Collegiate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Argosy Collegiate Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% 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 Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
Argosy Collegiate Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Argosy Collegiate Charter School offer ?
Argosy Collegiate Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Argosy Collegiate Charter School part of?
Argosy Collegiate Charter School is part of Argosy Collegiate Charter School School District.
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