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Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School

High School · Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (district) · Hyde Park, MA

A charter high school in Hyde Park, MA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1 Westinghouse Plaza Building B, Hyde Park, MA 02136

  • Math 15% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs MA 44% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
District spending per student$32,148
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
44%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2023
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 132 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,862

Median home value

$566,300

Median rent

$1,772/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

53.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boston Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private6–121.0 mi221Compare →
New Beginnings AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–121.0 mi70Compare →
Boston Community Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.87–121.5 mi569Compare →
Dedham HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.5 mi731Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (district)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is listed in Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is a public high school in Hyde Park, MA, part of Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (district), serving approximately 440 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School

What grades does Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School serve?

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School rank in MA?

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School ranks #1,287 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School a charter school?

Yes, Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School a Title I school?

No, Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 02136)
38,071
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02136; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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