Boston Collegiate Charter School

www.bostoncollegiate.org

Charter School 698 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Boston Collegiate Charter School (BCCS), located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12. Founded with the mission of preparing students for college and beyond, the school places a heavy emphasis on academic rigor and character development. BCCS is known for its college-preparatory curriculum, which aims to ensure that every graduate—regardless of their background—is equipped with the skills and habits necessary to succeed in higher education and professional environments.

The school operates with a "no excuses" philosophy, characterized by high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct. By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, BCCS seeks to close the achievement gap for students in the Boston area. In addition to core academics, the school integrates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded experience, consistently maintaining a strong track record of college acceptance and alumni success.

698

Total Students

75.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boston Collegiate Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	137
Black	203
Asian	24
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (43.4 %)
Black
203 (29.2 %)
Hispanic
137 (19.7 %)
Two or More
29 (4.2 %)
Asian
24 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Boston Collegiate Charter (District)
Phone:	(617)265-1172
Website:	http://www.bostoncollegiate.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
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 5 100

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 88

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Boston Collegiate Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	100
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	88
Grade 9	89
Grade 10	88
Grade 11	70
Grade 12	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Boston Collegiate Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	47.4%
Male	365	52.3%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)