At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
640
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$25,758
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$15,185
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 653
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What current records say about UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District) operates 1 current public-school records serving grades PK–08 in Boston, Massachusetts. NCES reports 640 students and 57.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Massachusetts agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 33 of 72 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $25,758 in current expenditure per pupil and $15,185 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 27 of 71 in Massachusetts. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 36.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.9%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 57.9
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $15,841,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)
Boston, Massachusetts
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.2998, -71.0710
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic43.6%
- Black50.6%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 | 640 | 11.1:1 | 1 |
Explore schools in UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)
1 current directory entries
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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP Academy Charter School of DorchesterCharter | ElementaryPK–08 | 640 | 11.1:1 |
Cities served by UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)
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Frequently asked questions about UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)
How many schools are in UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)?
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District) has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary. 1 are identified as charter schools.
How many students attend UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)?
NCES reports 640 students for 2024–25, served by 57.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 33 of 72 Massachusetts agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 653 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)?
The district-wide ratio is 11.1:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District) spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $25,758 in current expenditure per pupil, including $15,185 for instruction. That ranks 27 of 71 comparable Massachusetts agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
How do I find my assigned school in UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (617) 635-8810 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Massachusetts districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.