MATCH CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

MATCH Charter Public School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Match Charter Public School school district, located in Boston, MA with about 1,225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 102 teachers, MATCH Charter Public 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.

MATCH Charter Public School, located on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school known for its rigorous academic model and focus on college success. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the school is built on the philosophy that a highly structured environment, individualized attention, and a longer school day are essential for closing the achievement gap. By leveraging a mission-driven culture, MATCH aims to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for the challenges of competitive four-year colleges and professional careers.

A defining feature of the MATCH model is its unique approach to personalized instruction, which often involves the use of high-dosage tutoring and specialized staff support to ensure students master core subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school places a heavy emphasis on data-driven teaching and the development of strong character traits, fostering a community that prioritizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Through its distinctive "MATCH Corps" program—which brings in recent college graduates to serve as full-time tutors and mentors—the school creates a supportive network that bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and individualized academic coaching.

For more information, contact MATCH Charter Public School at (617) 232-0300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.