At a glance
Reported students
617
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Rising Tide Charter Public School: 617 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
10.6:1 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
- 651
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Rising Tide Charter Public School
Rising Tide Charter Public School is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Plymouth. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Rising Tide Charter Public (District). NCES reports 617 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 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, 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 White (79.9%) and multiracial (8.1%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rising Tide Charter Public School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.3 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 4.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.9%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black2.9%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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
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 Rising Tide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map Academy Charter School High · Charter · Map Academy Charter School (District) | 09–12 | 301 | 1 mi |
| Plymouth North High High · Plymouth | 09–12 | 1,169 | 2.5 mi |
| Carver Middle/High School High · Carver | 06–12 | 688 | 5.3 mi |
| Silver Lake Regional High High · Silver Lake | 09–12 | 1,034 | 6.1 mi |
| Duxbury High High · Duxbury | 09–12 | 808 | 6.2 mi |
| Plymouth South High High · Plymouth | 09–12 | 1,001 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rising Tide Charter Public School
What grades does Rising Tide Charter Public School serve?
Rising Tide Charter Public School reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rising Tide Charter Public (District).
How many students attend Rising Tide Charter Public School?
Rising Tide Charter Public School reported 617 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 651 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rising Tide Charter Public School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 617 students and 58.3 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 Rising Tide Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rising Tide 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 Rising Tide Charter Public School in?
Rising Tide Charter Public School is part of Rising Tide Charter Public (District), based in Plymouth, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rising Tide Charter Public School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Map Academy Charter School (1 mi), Plymouth North High (2.5 mi), Carver Middle/High School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.