Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea in Chelsea, MA

At a glance

Reported students

198

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts high enrollment

13th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

198

Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea: 198 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

19.9:1 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: 185
Teachers (FTE): 12.09
Student–teacher ratio: 15.3:1

What the reported data says about Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea

Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chelsea. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea (Distric. NCES reports 198 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, 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 (83.8%) and Black (8.1%). English learners represent 63.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea

1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.93 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 0.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 63.2%
Students with disabilities: 10.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.9
Nurses (FTE): 0.83
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White4.5%
Hispanic83.8%
Black8.1%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1%

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.

Public schools near Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea

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	0.6 mi
Chelsea Opportunity Academy High · Chelsea	09–12	132	0.6 mi
East Boston High School High · Boston	07–12	1,252	0.8 mi
Excel Academy Charter School High · Charter · Excel Academy Charter (District)	05–12	1,379	1 mi
Everett High High · Everett	09–12	2,307	1.6 mi
Charlestown High School High · Boston	07–12	754	1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea

What grades does Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea serve?

Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea (Distric.

How many students attend Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea?

Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea reported 198 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea?

The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 198 students and 9.93 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 Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea a public, charter, or magnet school?

Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea 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 Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea in?

Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea is part of Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea (Distric, based in Chelsea, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chelsea High (0.6 mi), Chelsea Opportunity Academy (0.6 mi), East Boston High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.