Brooke Charter School

200 American Legion Highway
Mattapan, MA 02124

www.ebrooke.org

Charter School 2,216 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Brooke Charter School, located at 190 Cummins Highway in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school network. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic model and its commitment to closing the achievement gap. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations, structured classroom environments, and intensive teacher development, Brooke aims to prepare its students for success in competitive high schools and, ultimately, four-year colleges.

The school's educational philosophy is built on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve at high levels when provided with quality instruction and consistent support. The curriculum is data-driven, frequently assessing student progress to tailor instruction to individual needs. Beyond academics, Brooke places a strong focus on character development and community values, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to be intellectually curious and socially responsible members of their school and local community.

2,216

Total Students

178.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooke Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	955
Black	1,077
Asian	32
Two or More	58
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,077 (48.7%)
Hispanic
955 (43.2%)
White
81 (3.7%)
Two or More
58 (2.6%)
Asian
32 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brooke Charter School
Phone:	(617)874-5515
Website:	http://www.ebrooke.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	178.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Kindergarten 194

Grade 1 198

Grade 2 199

Grade 3 196

Grade 4 198

Grade 5 190

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 185

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 131