Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 999 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Prospect Hill Academy 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 9:1 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 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's student population of 999 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Prospect Hill Academy 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 Academy Charter School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1206 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
57%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's ranking?
Prospect Hill Academy 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 Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
999 students attend Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prospect Hill Academy Charter School offer ?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School part of?
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is part of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School located?
Prospect Hill Academy 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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