Charlestown High School

240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

www.bostonpublicschools.org

792 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Charlestown High School, located at 240 Medford Street in the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, is a traditional public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of Boston Public Schools. Serving a diverse student body, the school is situated in a prominent brick building near the waterfront, reflecting the community’s long-standing academic history. As part of the larger Boston public school system, it provides a comprehensive curriculum intended to prepare students for college and career readiness while engaging with the unique urban environment of the Charlestown area.

The school functions as a hub for local students, offering a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services typical of a large city high school. Because it operates within the Boston Public Schools district, it aligns with the city's broader educational initiatives, emphasizing equitable access to resources and academic improvement. For those seeking the most up-to-date information regarding enrollment, specific academic pathways, or school-wide events, the official Boston Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for the institution.

792

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlestown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	497
Black	185
Asian	53
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
497 (62.8 %)
Black
185 (23.4 %)
Asian
53 (6.7 %)
White
40 (5.1 %)
Two or More
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-9914
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 7 32

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 170

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 181

Grade 12 183

Ungraded 56