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School Code: 4840505

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

Roxbury Preparatory Charter (District)

Roxbury is a historically significant neighborhood in Boston, located just south of downtown and known as one of the city's most culturally diverse communities. The area played a central role in African American history and the civil rights movement, with landmarks like the Malcolm X and Ella Little-Collins House National Historic Site. Today, Roxbury is experiencing revitalization while maintaining its strong community identity and cultural heritage.
State Rankings
#289
Overall Rank
#305
SAT Total
#297
ELA MCAS
#262
Math MCAS
#303
AP Success
#310
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-16
886
Reading/Writing-3
449
Math-13
437
Tests Taken
187
Score Composition
R/W: 449
Math: 437

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts+526%(Rank #297)
Mathematics+826%(Rank #262)
Science+2131%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
488
Math
487
Science
486
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 23.0th · Math: 28.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 39.0 · Math: 38.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
303
Tests Taken
761
Passing Rate (3-5)+11
26%
AP Success Rank: #303
Score Distribution
0.3%
Score 5
6.7%
Score 4
19.1%
Score 3
38.9%
Score 2
35.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 74%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
41%
53%
White: 1.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 40.9%
Black/African American: 52.6%
Multi-Race: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Gender
44.3% Female
55.6% Male
0.1% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs86.9% (1,064)
Low Income77.7% (952)
English Learners21.9% (268)
First Language Not English42.8% (524)
Key Indicators
High Needs
86.9%
Low Income
77.7%

Graduation Rate

78.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate -9.7
State Ranking
#310
Cohort Size
113
Dropped Out: 10.6%
Still in School: 7.1%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.3
89.6%
Chronically Absent-12.4
37%
Avg. Absences per Student17.7
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension4.2%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
90%
Based on 180 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
99.5%
% 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-16
886
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)+5
26
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+8
26
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-9.7
78.8
20192024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+11
26
20162025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.3
89.6
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-12.4
37
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-2.6
87.2
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

87.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
42.2%
4-Year Private College
38.2%
4-Year Public College
3.9%
2-Year Private College
2.9%
2-Year Public College
9.8%
Other Post-Secondary
2.9%
Apprenticeship
Based on 102 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)43.6
Student/Teacher Ratio25.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed84%
Experienced Teachers35.7%
Teaching In-Field42.9%
Quick Facts
School Code: 4840505
Class Size Indicator: 25.8 to 1

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