ROXBURY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Roxbury Preparatory Charter school district, located in Roxbury, MA with about 1,422 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 117 teachers, Roxbury Preparatory Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School (Roxbury Prep) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school network serving students in grades 6 through 12 across the Roxbury, Dorchester, and Hyde Park neighborhoods of Boston. Founded in 1999, the school was established with the mission to prepare students from historically underserved communities to enter, succeed in, and graduate from four-year colleges. The school is known for its rigorous academic culture, structured environment, and a curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on core subjects like mathematics and English language arts to ensure students are college-ready by the time they graduate.

The school operates on the belief that demographics do not determine destiny, maintaining a strong focus on high expectations, character development, and individualized student support. Roxbury Prep is part of the Uncommon Schools network, which provides a framework for teacher development and data-driven instruction. By prioritizing extended school days, a disciplined classroom atmosphere, and strong partnerships with families, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students with the academic foundation and personal skills necessary to succeed in higher education and their future professional careers.

For more information, contact Roxbury Preparatory Charter School at (617) 566-2361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.