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#1415 of 1,793 schools in MA
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
High School · Roxbury Preparatory Charter (district) · Roxbury, MA
A charter high school in Roxbury, MA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 Fisher Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02120
- Math 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roxbury Preparatory Charter School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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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Where Roxbury Preparatory Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,472
Median home value
$941,200
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manville SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 2–10 | 0.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace MannCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Fenway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Boston Latin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roxbury Preparatory Charter (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,597NCES 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.
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is listed in Roxbury Preparatory Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a public high school in Roxbury, MA, part of Roxbury Preparatory Charter (district), serving approximately 1,138 students in grades 5th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Roxbury Preparatory Charter School serve?
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roxbury Preparatory Charter School rank in MA?
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School ranks #1,415 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Roxbury Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roxbury Preparatory Charter School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roxbury Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Roxbury Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.1%
- Phone
- (617) 566-2361
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02120)
- 15,248
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.5
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 02120; 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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