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#1381 of 1,793 schools in MA
City on a Hill Charter Public School
High School · City on a Hill Charter Public School (district) · Roxbury, MA
A charter high school in Roxbury, MA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
58 Circuit Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
- Math 7% vs MA 50% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs MA 58% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at City on a Hill Charter Public School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where City on a Hill Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,255
Median home value
$668,900
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Dearborn 6-12 Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| O'bryant School of Math & ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,538 | Compare → |
| Boston Latin AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
City on a Hill Charter Public School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $41,230NCES 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.
City on a Hill Charter Public School is listed in City on a Hill Charter Public School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City on a Hill Charter Public School
City on a Hill Charter Public School is a public high school in Roxbury, MA, part of City on a Hill Charter Public School (district), serving approximately 199 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,381 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City on a Hill Charter Public School
What grades does City on a Hill Charter Public School serve?
City on a Hill Charter Public School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend City on a Hill Charter Public School?
City on a Hill Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City on a Hill Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at City on a Hill Charter Public School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City on a Hill Charter Public School rank in MA?
City on a Hill Charter Public School ranks #1,381 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is City on a Hill Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
City on a Hill Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 City on a Hill Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City on a Hill Charter Public School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is City on a Hill Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, City on a Hill 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 City on a Hill Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, City on a Hill Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.8%
- Phone
- (617) 445-1515
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02119)
- 26,851
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2024 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 · 2024 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 02119; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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