At a glance
Reported students
132
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Chelsea Opportunity Academy: 132 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.8:1 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
- 117
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Chelsea Opportunity Academy
Chelsea Opportunity Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chelsea. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Chelsea. NCES reports 132 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (93.2%) and White (3%). English learners represent 63.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chelsea Opportunity Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.03 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 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 63.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic93.2%
- Black3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Chelsea
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chelsea High
High · Grades 09–12
1,649 reported students
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
54 reported students
Edgar F. Hooks Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
430 reported students
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
436 reported students
William A Berkowitz Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
455 reported students
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
472 reported students
Public schools near Chelsea Opportunity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High High · Chelsea | 09–12 | 1,649 | under 0.1 mi |
| Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea High · Charter · Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea (Distric | 09–12 | 198 | 0.6 mi |
| Everett High High · Everett | 09–12 | 2,307 | 1 mi |
| East Boston High School High · Boston | 07–12 | 1,252 | 1.3 mi |
| Excel Academy Charter School High · Charter · Excel Academy Charter (District) | 05–12 | 1,379 | 1.6 mi |
| Charlestown High School High · Boston | 07–12 | 754 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Opportunity Academy
What grades does Chelsea Opportunity Academy serve?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Chelsea.
How many students attend Chelsea Opportunity Academy?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy reported 132 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 117 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chelsea Opportunity Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 132 students and 7.03 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 Chelsea Opportunity Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chelsea attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Chelsea Opportunity Academy in?
Chelsea Opportunity Academy is part of Chelsea, based in Chelsea, MA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chelsea Opportunity Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chelsea High (under 0.1 mi), Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea (0.6 mi), Everett High (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.