PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMY

Phoenix Charter Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea school district, located in Chelsea, MA with about 197 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 16 teachers, Phoenix Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Phoenix Charter Academy, located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, public charter high school specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional school settings or have fallen off the path to graduation. The school operates on a model of "radical support," providing a rigorous academic environment paired with intensive social-emotional services. By prioritizing personalized learning and strong mentorship, the academy aims to re-engage students who are over-age or under-credited, helping them bridge the gap to high school completion and post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Phoenix Charter Academy is distinguished by its "all-in" culture, which emphasizes restorative justice, community building, and personal accountability. The school works closely with families and community partners to address the systemic barriers that may have hindered a student's previous progress. By fostering a safe, structured, and high-expectation environment, the academy empowers its students to earn their diplomas and build the necessary skills to navigate college, careers, and beyond.

For more information, contact Phoenix Charter Academy at (617) 889-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
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PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Chelsea, MA with about 197 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
197
Teachers:
16
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
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 197 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.7%
Black or African American
13.7%
White
6.1%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.