BRIDGE BOSTON CHARTER SCHOOL

Bridge Boston Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Bridge Boston Charter School school district, located in Roxbury, MA with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Bridge Boston Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bridge Boston Charter School, located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with the mission to provide rigorous academic instruction and comprehensive social-emotional support, the school is specifically designed to meet the needs of children from underserved communities. By maintaining a longer school day and a longer school year, Bridge Boston aims to close the achievement gap, ensuring that students are well-prepared for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

Central to the school's philosophy is a "whole-child" approach that integrates academics with extensive wrap-around services. Recognizing the external challenges that many students face, the school provides on-site access to clinical social workers, health services, and nutritious meals, while fostering a supportive, small-school community. Through a combination of high academic expectations, strong community partnerships, and a focus on student well-being, Bridge Boston Charter School works to cultivate both the intellectual skills and the personal resilience necessary for its students to thrive in the 21st century.

For more information, contact Bridge Boston Charter School at (857) 229-1601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.