At a glance
Reported students
138
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
PROMISE College and Career Academy: 138 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PROMISE College and Career Academy
PROMISE College and Career Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brockton. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Brockton. NCES reports 138 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above 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 (60.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PROMISE College and Career Academy
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic22.5%
- Black60.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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.
Other schools in Brockton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
High · Grades 06–12
122 reported students
Champion High School
High · Grades 09–12
163 reported students
Edison Evening Academy
High · Grades 09–12
225 reported students
Brockton High
High · Grades 09–12
3,598 reported students
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
209 reported students
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Other · Grades KG–12
30 reported students
Public schools near PROMISE College and Career Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton Virtual Learning Academy High · Brockton | 06–12 | 122 | 0.8 mi |
| New Heights Charter School of Brockton High · Charter · New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District) | 06–12 | 734 | 0.8 mi |
| Champion High School High · Brockton | 09–12 | 163 | 1.3 mi |
| Brockton High High · Brockton | 09–12 | 3,598 | 2.1 mi |
| Edison Evening Academy High · Brockton | 09–12 | 225 | 2.1 mi |
| West Bridgewater Junior/Senior High · West Bridgewater | 07–12 | 614 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PROMISE College and Career Academy
What grades does PROMISE College and Career Academy serve?
PROMISE College and Career Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Brockton.
How many students attend PROMISE College and Career Academy?
PROMISE College and Career Academy reported 138 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PROMISE College and Career Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 138 students and 8.65 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 PROMISE College and Career Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
PROMISE College and Career Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brockton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is PROMISE College and Career Academy in?
PROMISE College and Career Academy is part of Brockton, based in Brockton, MA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PROMISE College and Career Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brockton Virtual Learning Academy (0.8 mi), New Heights Charter School of Brockton (0.8 mi), Champion High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.