UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)

Charter School 615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester, located at 35 Westville Street in Boston, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K1 through 8. As part of the UP Education Network, the school was founded with a mission to rapidly improve student achievement by implementing a rigorous, structured, and data-driven educational model. The school operates on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can reach high academic standards if provided with a high-quality, supportive, and intensive learning environment.

The school is well-known for its extended school day and school year, which provide students with additional time for core subjects like literacy and mathematics, as well as enrichment opportunities. UP Academy Dorchester emphasizes a strong school culture focused on character development, high expectations for behavior, and a college-preparatory mindset. By fostering a close-knit community of educators, families, and students, the school strives to close the achievement gap and prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

615

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	268
Black	316
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
316 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
268 (43.6 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
White
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)
Phone:	(617)635-8810
Website:	http://upacademydorchester.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	49.9%
Male	308	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)