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School Code: 4370505
City on a Hill Charter Public School
City on a Hill Charter Public School is located in Boston, Massachusetts' capital and largest city. Boston is a major urban center known for its dense neighborhoods, historic significance dating back to the American Revolution, and large concentration of colleges and universities. The school serves students from across the city, which is characterized by its mix of residential neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and waterfront areas along Boston Harbor.
State Rankings
#277
Overall Rank
#314
SAT Total
—
ELA MCAS
—
Math MCAS
#289
AP Success
#319
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▼ -115
845
Reading/Writing▼ -60
413
Math▼ -55
432
Tests Taken
16
Score Composition
R/W: 413
Math: 432
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
15
Tests Taken
22
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +17.5
31.8%
AP Success Rank: #289
Score Distribution
0.0%
Score 5
4.5%
Score 4
27.3%
Score 3
40.9%
Score 2
27.3%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 68.2%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 1.3%
Hispanic/Latino: 26.9%
Black/African American: 71.8%
Gender
53.8% Female
46.2% Male
Graduation Rate
72.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -6
State Ranking
#319
Cohort Size
40
Dropped Out: 10%
Still in School: 17.5%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +3.9
86.1%
Chronically Absent▼ -15.6
47.4%
Avg. Absences per Student24
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension8.9%
Academic Indicators
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
57.4%
% 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▼ -115
845
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▲ +14
33
20192024
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -5
7
20192024
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -6
72.5
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +17.5
31.8
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +3.9
86.1
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -15.6
47.4
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -6.3
72.9
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
72.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
18.9%
4-Year Private College
27%
4-Year Public College
27%
2-Year Public College
10.8%
Other Post-Secondary
10.8%
Apprenticeship
2.7%
Work
2.7%
Military
Based on 37 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio7.6 to 1
Teachers Licensed58.4%
Experienced Teachers9.9%
Teaching In-Field41.2%
Quick Facts
School Code: 4370505
Class Size Indicator: 7.6 to 1
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