Boston Preparatory Charter Public School in Hyde Park, MA

At a glance

Reported students

700

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

58.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts high enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

700

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School: 700 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

12:1 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: 696
Teachers (FTE): 68.8
Student–teacher ratio: 10.1:1

What the reported data says about Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Hyde Park. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Boston Preparatory Charter Public (District). NCES reports 700 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to 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 Black (59.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.7%). English learners represent 19% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.5 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 6.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19%
Students with disabilities: 20.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6.2
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.4%
Hispanic32.7%
Black59.9%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Multiracial4.3%

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

6 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 Preparatory Charter Public 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
New Mission High School High · Boston	07–12	715	0.4 mi
Another Course To College High · Boston	09–12	253	0.4 mi
Milton High High · Milton	09–12	1,083	1.4 mi
Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School High · Charter · Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District)	05–12	509	1.7 mi
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy High · Boston	09–12	490	2 mi
TechBoston Academy High · Boston	07–12	850	2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

What grades does Boston Preparatory Charter Public School serve?

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Boston Preparatory Charter Public (District).

How many students attend Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School reported 700 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 696 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?

The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 700 students and 58.5 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 Preparatory Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Boston Preparatory Charter Public 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 Preparatory Charter Public School in?

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is part of Boston Preparatory Charter Public (District), based in Hyde Park, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Boston Preparatory Charter Public School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Mission High School (0.4 mi), Another Course To College (0.4 mi), Milton High (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.