UP Academy Charter School of Boston

UP Academy Charter School of Boston (District)

215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127

www.upacademyboston.org

Charter School 213 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

UP Academy Charter School of Boston, located in South Boston, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Originally established as a "turnaround" school in partnership with Boston Public Schools, the academy is part of the UP Education Network. Its educational model is centered on a rigorous, high-expectations academic environment designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. The school emphasizes a longer school day and extended academic year, providing students with additional instructional time to master core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

The school is defined by a structured, "no-excuses" culture that focuses heavily on student character development, classroom consistency, and data-driven instruction. By utilizing frequent assessments to monitor progress, teachers tailor their instruction to meet the specific needs of individual students. Through its mission to close the achievement gap, UP Academy Boston strives to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, gains the foundational skills and habits necessary for long-term college and career readiness.

213

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UP Academy Charter School of Boston
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	97
Black	101
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Black
101 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
97 (45.5 %)
White
6 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UP Academy Charter School of Boston (District)
Phone:	(617)635-8819
Website:	http://www.upacademyboston.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 61

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 79