Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, MA

At a glance

Reported students

890

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

84.34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts other enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

890

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School: 890 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

10.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. 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: 1,102
Teachers (FTE): 104
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Cambridge. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District). NCES reports 890 students for 2024–25.

Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 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 (56.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.8%). English learners represent 13.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. 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 Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.34 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 17 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: 13.3%
Students with disabilities: 17.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 17
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 2
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

White9.7%
Hispanic22.8%
Black56.2%
Asian5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial5.2%

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 Prospect Hill Academy 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
Match Charter Public School Other · Charter · Match Charter Public School (District)	PK–12	1,189	1.5 mi
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon Other · Brookline	PK–PK	47	1.8 mi
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Other · Boston	PK–12	73	1.9 mi
Carter School Other · Boston	02–12	28	2.1 mi
Melvin H. King South End Academy Other · Boston	PK–12	125	2.1 mi
The Lynch Center Other · Brookline	PK–PK	50	2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

What grades does Prospect Hill Academy Charter School serve?

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District).

How many students attend Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School reported 890 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,102 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?

The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 890 students and 84.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Prospect Hill Academy 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 Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in?

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is part of Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District), based in Cambridge, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Match Charter Public School (1.5 mi), Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon (1.8 mi), Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.