BOSTON PREPARATORY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Boston Preparatory Charter Public school district, located in Hyde Park, MA with about 463 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 44 teachers, Boston Preparatory Charter Public 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.

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston, is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle that all students, regardless of their background, deserve access to a high-quality education, the school utilizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to ensure that every graduate is prepared for success in four-year colleges and universities. The school culture is built upon a foundation of core values—courage, integrity, compassion, and perseverance—which are integrated into the daily experience of both students and faculty to foster both academic and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Boston Prep is known for its strong emphasis on community and character education. By maintaining a structured, supportive environment, the school aims to narrow the achievement gap and provide its diverse student body with the tools necessary to become ethical leaders and active citizens. Through small class sizes, extended school days, and a commitment to individualized attention, Boston Prep works closely with families to ensure that its graduates are not only academically ready for the demands of higher education but are also equipped with the resilience and social-emotional skills required to thrive in a global society.

For more information, contact Boston Preparatory Charter Public School at (617) 333-6688 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

885 River Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
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BOSTON PREPARATORY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Hyde Park, MA with about 463 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
463
Teachers:
44.07
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 463 students

Black or African American
67.0%
Hispanic/Latino
28.1%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.