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#801 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 45% in state
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
High School · Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (distric · Lawrence, MA
A charter high school in Lawrence, MA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 Union Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,630
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| High School Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Rise AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Lawrence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 3,246 | 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.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (distric
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,984NCES 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.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is listed in Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (Distric; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is a public high school in Lawrence, MA, part of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (distric, serving approximately 114 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
What grades does Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence serve?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence rank in MA?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence ranks #801 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence a charter school?
Yes, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 722-8410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 01840)
- 7,092
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 01840; 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, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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