Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea is 0.22, 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
#617 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
88%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea's ranking?
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea is ranked #617 out of 1,631 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 41% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea is 10%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea?
194 students attend Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea?
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea offer ?
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea part of?
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea is part of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea ( School District.
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