City on a Hill Charter Public School

City on a Hill Charter Public School (District)

www.cityonahill.org

Charter School 183 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

City on a Hill Charter Public School (CoaH) is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is founded on the principles of active citizenship, character development, and academic rigor. Its mission is to graduate students who are not only prepared for the demands of higher education but are also empowered to be thoughtful, engaged members of their communities who contribute to the common good.

The school is well-known for its "town meeting" model, which serves as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy, encouraging students to debate, engage in public speaking, and take responsibility for their school community. The curriculum emphasizes a strong liberal arts foundation, often integrating themes of history and civic engagement across various subjects. By maintaining a small, supportive school environment, City on a Hill aims to foster close relationships between students and faculty while ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a college-bound environment.

183

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City on a Hill Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	55
Black	124
Two or More	1

Black
124 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
55 (30.1 %)
White
3 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

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:	City on a Hill Charter Public School (District)
Phone:	(617)445-1515
Website:	http://www.cityonahill.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
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 9 37

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City on a Hill Charter Public School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	37
Grade 10	59
Grade 11	48
Grade 12	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City on a Hill Charter Public School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	88	48.1%
Male	95	51.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School

Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter (District)

Charter School 321 Students

20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119 (0.4 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th