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#1318 of 1,793 schools in MA
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
High School · Boston Preparatory Charter Public (district) · Hyde Park, MA
A charter high school in Hyde Park, MA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
885 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
- Math 17% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MA 45% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boston Preparatory Charter Public School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 112 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Boston Preparatory Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Course to CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Boston Community Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| New Mission High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston Preparatory Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,708NCES 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.
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is listed in Boston Preparatory Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is a public high school in Hyde Park, MA, part of Boston Preparatory Charter Public (district), serving approximately 695 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,318 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
What grades does Boston Preparatory Charter Public School serve?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boston Preparatory Charter Public School rank in MA?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School ranks #1,318 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boston Preparatory Charter Public School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boston Preparatory Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Boston Preparatory 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 Boston Preparatory Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (617) 333-6688
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02136)
- 38,071
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
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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