At a glance
Reported students
708
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
708
Boston Collegiate Charter School: 708 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Boston Collegiate Charter School
Boston Collegiate Charter School is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Dorchester. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Boston Collegiate Charter (District). NCES reports 708 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Boston Collegiate Charter School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.7%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black24.9%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Boston Collegiate Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Batson Academy High · Boston | 07–12 | 604 | 0.9 mi |
| Boston Collaborative High School High · Boston | 09–12 | 210 | 1 mi |
| Dearborn STEM Academy High · Boston | 07–12 | 565 | 1.1 mi |
| Excel High School High · Boston | 10–12 | 301 | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School High · Charter · Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter (District) | 09–12 | 323 | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Latin Academy High · Boston | 07–12 | 1,693 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Boston Collegiate Charter School
What grades does Boston Collegiate Charter School serve?
Boston Collegiate Charter School reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Boston Collegiate Charter (District).
How many students attend Boston Collegiate Charter School?
Boston Collegiate Charter School reported 708 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 701 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Boston Collegiate Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 708 students and 73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Boston Collegiate Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Boston Collegiate Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Boston Collegiate Charter School in?
Boston Collegiate Charter School is part of Boston Collegiate Charter (District), based in Dorchester, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Boston Collegiate Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ruth Batson Academy (0.9 mi), Boston Collaborative High School (1 mi), Dearborn STEM Academy (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.