PHOENIX ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield school district, located in Springfield, MA with about 203 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 13 teachers, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Academy Public Charter High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, is an alternative school dedicated to serving students who have faced significant challenges in traditional educational settings. Often catering to students who have previously dropped out or are at risk of doing so, the school operates on a model that prioritizes a "tough love" academic environment paired with deep, personalized emotional and social support. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning community, Phoenix Academy aims to re-engage these students, helping them overcome barriers such as housing instability, trauma, or credit deficiency to successfully earn their high school diplomas.
The school’s curriculum is rigorous and results-oriented, designed to prepare students for success in college and professional careers. Beyond standard academics, Phoenix Academy places a heavy emphasis on "School Culture," which focuses on developing student character, resilience, and personal accountability. Through its dedicated staff and a highly structured support system, the academy works to shift the trajectory of its students' lives, ensuring that every learner—regardless of their past experiences—is equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in adulthood.
For more information, contact Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield at (413) 273-1236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
PHOENIX ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD is a public Title I Charter school in Springfield, MA with about 203 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 203
- Teachers:
- 13.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 203 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.0%
- Black or African American
- 24.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- White
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.