New Heights Charter School of Brockton

New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District)

www.newheightscharterschool.com/

Charter School 741 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

New Heights Charter School of Brockton is a public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12. Located in Brockton, Massachusetts, the school operates on the philosophy that a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum—combined with high expectations and a supportive, structured environment—is essential for student success. The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" approach to academics and character development, aiming to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students are prepared for the demands of higher education and professional careers.

Beyond its academic focus, New Heights is known for its extended school day and year, which provide students with additional time for core instruction, tutoring, and enrichment activities. The school places a heavy emphasis on building a strong community culture where students are encouraged to demonstrate persistence, respect, and responsibility. By integrating small class sizes with a focus on data-driven instruction, New Heights seeks to provide a personalized educational experience that empowers its diverse student body to reach their full potential and succeed in college and beyond.

741

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Heights Charter School of Brockton
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	49
Black	651
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
651 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (6.6 %)
Two or More
28 (3.8 %)
White
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District)
Phone:	(508)857-4633
Website:	http://www.newheightscharterschool.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 113

Grade 9 115

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 84