CITY ON A HILL CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL CIRCUIT STREET

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the City on a Hill Charter Public School school district, located in Roxbury, MA with about 281 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 26 teachers, City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street 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.

City on a Hill Charter Public School (CoaH) is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is founded on the principles of active citizenship, character development, and academic rigor. Its mission is to graduate students who are not only prepared for the demands of higher education but are also empowered to be thoughtful, engaged members of their communities who contribute to the common good.

The school is well-known for its "town meeting" model, which serves as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy, encouraging students to debate, engage in public speaking, and take responsibility for their school community. The curriculum emphasizes a strong liberal arts foundation, often integrating themes of history and civic engagement across various subjects. By maintaining a small, supportive school environment, City on a Hill aims to foster close relationships between students and faculty while ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a college-bound environment.

For more information, contact City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street at (617) 445-1515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.