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School Code: 4160305

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

Boston Preparatory Charter Public (District)

Boston is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, serving as the historic, cultural, and economic heart of New England. Located along Boston Harbor, the city blends colonial-era landmarks like the Freedom Trail with modern innovation districts, world-renowned universities, and diverse neighborhoods spanning from Beacon Hill to Dorchester. Boston Preparatory Charter Public School serves students from across the city, drawing from Boston's varied communities to provide a college-preparatory education in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
State Rankings
#265
Overall Rank
#304
SAT Total
#290
ELA MCAS
#252
Math MCAS
#275
AP Success
#234
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+11
892
Reading/Writing+16
453
Math-5
439
Tests Taken
93
Score Composition
R/W: 453
Math: 439

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1429%(Rank #290)
Mathematics-327%(Rank #252)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
491
Math
487
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 30.0th · Math: 28.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 51.0 · Math: 55.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
90
Tests Taken
213
Passing Rate (3-5)+10.8
39%
AP Success Rank: #275
Score Distribution
2.8%
Score 5
8.0%
Score 4
28.2%
Score 3
35.2%
Score 2
25.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 61%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
33%
60%
White: 1.4%
Asian: 0.3%
Hispanic/Latino: 32.7%
Black/African American: 59.9%
Multi-Race: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
Gender
50.1% Female
49.9% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs76% (509)
Low Income64% (429)
English Learners16.7% (112)
First Language Not English31.2% (209)
Key Indicators
High Needs
76%
Low Income
64%

Graduation Rate

89.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate +1.1
State Ranking
#234
Cohort Size
98
Dropped Out: 2%
Still in School: 8.2%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.8
91.1%
Chronically Absent-11.6
25.6%
Avg. Absences per Student15.9
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension14.2%
Expulsion0.3%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
78.3%
Based on 106 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
85.2%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+11
892
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-14
29
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-3
27
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+1.1
89.8
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+10.8
39
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.8
91.1
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-11.6
25.6
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+1.9
88.2
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

88.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
23.7%
4-Year Private College
34.2%
4-Year Public College
17.1%
2-Year Private College
13.2%
2-Year Public College
1.3%
Other Post-Secondary
1.3%
Work
2.6%
Other
6.6%
Unknown
Based on 76 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)58.5
Student/Teacher Ratio12.0 to 1
Teachers Licensed77.8%
Experienced Teachers28.7%
Teaching In-Field41.9%
Quick Facts
School Code: 4160305
Class Size Indicator: 12.0 to 1

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