Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Marlborough, MA
• 6-12
• 213

Alum: Excellent education that provides classes of many different levels going into college level for students to choose from. While the classes may seem challenging, I can guarantee that they prepare the individual very well for college, especially in the math, science, and writing departments. The student body is extremely diverse and come from different towns. Many teachers are very intelligent and helpful and the school graduates many accomplished students both in and out of the classroom.

The administration had been rocky in my time as a student but since hearing from other students and staff and visiting the school again, it is in perfect care under Dr. Lewis. Things will only go up from now
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• A+

• 999 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rising Tide Charter Public School

• Public School
• Plymouth, MA
• 5-12
• 49

Niche User: The first thing a student will tell you about the school is that we are a community like no other. Student's are immensely supportive of one another and proud to be a part of Rising Tide regardless of its faults. We boast immensely gifted students, especially in the arts and music. While our programs aren't as well funded as the surrounding schools, students are really dedicated to their programs. Student's really appreciate the Honors level curriculum and that we are given immensely high expectations in every course. Being such a small school, we are also able to develop a stronger relationship with our teachers and advisors who know us well (the teachers are on the young side, most in their late 20s). Overall, while we complain about a strict administration, a lack of program funding, and having to attend events that seem juvenile, everyone rejoices at the opportunity to be part of such a passionate, intelligent and tight knit community. Go Herons!
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• A

• 601 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

• Public School
• Devens, MA
• 7-12
• 45

Senior: I love my school! It is the perfect mixture of quality academics and welcoming community. I find myself easily involved in different communities and all the students are friendly. There are no cliques and lower levels of bullying. Each member of the faculty is dedicated to the student body as a whole and each individual's path of learning.
Read 45 Reviews

• A-

• 393 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pioneer Charter School of Science

• Public School
• Everett, MA
• 7-12
• 86

Alum: Really really great school! The teacher and staff's focus is to give each of their students a great education so that you are prepared for college and success beyond college. PCSS offers tutoring Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, so much diversity in the school, and since the school is small, it's easy to make friends and almost everyone knows everyone. It's like your second family over there.
Read 86 Reviews

• B+

• 360 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

• Public School
• Lynn, MA
• 5-12
• 78

Senior: They always have reliable teachers that care about the quality of our education, so you can ask for help at any time and they will support you. I love that the school is small which makes it easier to learn. The school needs to work on bringing in dedicated teachers that will remain at the school and teach very well. They seem to have a preference for teachers that have a great educational background but not all of them have the true dedication of being an educator. They can put educators to sharpen in on their work without having the overwhelming after hours and useless meetings. They need to think if the students are learning well in the environment in terms of space and available teachers. If the school can and should have more extracurricular activities going on especially building a STEM program or ELA-based programs. Besides the needed strengthening of the foundation of student's education experience, overall, their performances are great compared to other schools in the area.
Read 78 Reviews

• B+

• 851 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Boston Collegiate Charter School

• Public School
• Dorchester, MA
• 5-12
• 35

Senior: I have been at Boston Collegiate since 5th grade, and have loved it ever since. I have made amazing friends from all over the city of Boston that I never would have met without attending. I have had the opportunity to take classes that actually interest me, which I love. The uniforms are easy, but I would like to change the strictness on them- maybe end the uniform when high school begins. I would also like to add more AP classes like AP Psychology for example. I had the opportunity to participate in the first ever AP Biology class, and I loved it, so I would like to add more AP's. For the most part, I love Boston Collegiate, but there are a few things I would change when given the chance.
Read 35 Reviews

• B+

• 688 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Innovation Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Tyngsboro, MA
• 5-12
• 82

Senior: Innovation Academy Charter School is a very good place to send your child. I have gone here since fifth grade and have never once doubted my choice. The environment is very friendly. Students, for whatever reason, do not form cliques like at other schools and instead have very fluid friend groups that rarely cultivate bullying. My teachers are friendly and care about our well being. Homework is challenging yet manageable. The project-based curriculum is helpful for critical thinking and development.
Read 82 Reviews

• B+

• 766 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Shore Charter Public School

• Public School
• Norwell, MA
• K-12
• 31

Senior: You have a close relationship to the teachers, you address them by their first name which makes interactions less intimidating. The workshops offered at SSCPS provide a break from the, sometimes slow, academic periods. The small school atmosphere allows you the ability to know everyones name and make friends.
Read 31 Reviews

• B+

• 587 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Community Charter School of Cambridge

• Public School
• Cambridge, MA
• 6-12
• 42

Senior: I was an extremely timid and shy person. Keeping to myself, minding my own business, and drawing little to no attention to me seemed like the best solution for me. When I became apart of the Community Charter School of Cambridge I became a three-sport academic athlete in high school. At first, I didn’t entirely know what this meant. As the years passed my life began to gradually change and I began to have others look up to me. I did not quite know how to respond to this. Knowing that there were younger people watching my every move and seeing me as a role model frightened me a bit. Yet, I stepped up to the plate and accepted the role. Doing so, I became the captain of my soccer team. I vividly remember many of my teammates wanting to go against me during scrimmages, for they liked the challenge. They loved having the chance to improve their skills. This school helped me break out of my shell and show others it is ok to be yourself because others may look up to you.
Read 42 Reviews

• B+

• 398 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Salem Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Salem, MA
• 6-12
• 60

Senior: Beginning in the sixth grade, Salem Academy Charter School prepares students for college. Focusing on the importance of task completion and putting effort into both the school and community, students grow under the school's mission. Aside from outstanding test scores, Salem Academy Charter School students participate in community service through the program "Service Learning." While teachers help them initially, they are expected to have an individual service project for senior year. Students feel rewarded and connected with the community. Salem Academy also has excellent athletics. The strength is particularly strong in fall and spring sports. Student athletes have brought back first and second place trophies in a variety of sports and many have been apart of the all-star teams. Salem Academy Charter School is a wonderful place with many opportunities.
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• B+

• 373 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Cambridge, MA
• K-12
• 45

Senior: I am an uprising senior at Prospect Hill Academy. My experience at my school has prepared me to understand what success in college entails. My school presents many opportunities for students with school clubs and local programs promoting career training. In my Junior year 22 students and I participated in our annual Junior Journey program, a trip to Guatemala on a service trip teaching students of San Pedro English. I appreciate Prospect Hill implementing restorative practices in our classes and throughout the school's community. Restorative circles in Advisory allowed students and I to voice our opinions on current events. Restorative Justice has created an engaging learning environment for my peers to enhance more research and share it with others. As president of my Senior Class, I enjoy our students voicing notions in our school. All in all, my experience at Prospect Hill Academy has been exceptional and worth lasting from academics to community bonding.
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• B+

• 1,149 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Foxborough Regional Charter School

• Public School
• Foxborough, MA
• K-12
• 101

Senior: The Foxborough Regional Charter School is an academically rigorous school that allows students from throughout the district to attend. This school has a diverse population that promotes cultural awareness, and teaches important values. The current senior graduating class is 56 students, and while it is small, it is actually ideal. As a student, I was able to bond with many teachers and establish good relationships, those relationships reflecting in letters of recommendation. The student body is close knit, and can be called a family. However, in this small school other aspects are negatively influenced. Our athletics are not as strong as other public schools, so we participate in a charter school league instead. We also miss out on typical high school experiences such as Homecoming, or going to football games. All in all, we are a quirky close knit community that is filled with ambition.
Read 101 Reviews

• B

• 1,262 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Match Charter Public School

• Public School
• Boston, MA
• PK, K-12
• 37

Senior: It's a great school educationally wise. However the only thing is they don't focus much on the social life of the students and doesn't push their students to be active and do lots of sports.
Read 37 Reviews

• B

• 895 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

• Public School
• Malden, MA
• K-12
• 141

Senior: While it was definitely stress-inducing and the corsework was challenging, I couldn’t imagine attending any other school! The close knit community created by such a small population is something I often took for granted, but am now for thankful for having.
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• B

• 1,509 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School

• Public School
• Hyde Park, MA
• 5-12
• 23

Senior: Great experience, dedicated teachers. Teachers in this school take a personal interest in the learning of the students. Students often develop emotional attachment to the material making it likely that they get an in depth understanding of it, often having conversations about it outside of school. Curriculum is unlike any other school, as the teachers have a hand in creating it so students often get fresh new outlooks on subjects like algebra, English, and history, learning things other students don't learn for several years ahead, allowing students to deeply comprehend and process the world around them.
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• B-

• 530 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

City on a Hill Charter Public School

• Public School
• Roxbury, MA
• 9-12
• 34

Senior: CoaH really does well in the college readiness area, the councelors make sure you're set and ready for college. The teachers and deans need to enforce the rules more instead of letting students walk all over them and stop letting some students get in trouble for things while others don't because of "special cases"
Read 34 Reviews

• B-

• 287 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

• Public School
• Boston, MA
• 9-12
• 63

Senior: Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers is a good college preparatory school overall . The teachers are very well- around and takes the time and patience to help the students whatever they need inside and outside the school. The school is very diverse and the students are very helpful and respectful among its peers. Its like a little community in both campus. Unfortunately, EMK Academy doesn't have a variety of extracurricular activities and have little support for clubs and other organizations . EMK Academy mission is to have kids Dream. Grow. Excel which I've taken to heart and for my education throughout my 4 years in high school
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• C+

• 359 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

• Public School
• Brighton, MA
• 6-12
• 12

Senior: The School has a nice, and modern effect. The teachers, and students all have positive, and articulate attitedes, and both staff, and students are focoused on making sure they graduate, as many seniors as possible. The welcome diverse students of all abilities, and empowers them to succeed in college.
Read 12 Reviews

• C+

• 393 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Boston Day & Evening Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Roxbury, MA
• 9-12
• 27

Alum: This school change my life... The teachers are always willing to take the extra step towards helping students with their academic achievements and personal life obstacles.
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• C+

• 380 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Codman Academy Charter Public School

• Public School
• Dorchester, MA
• PK, K-12
• 32

Senior: This Boston Public School works like your typical charter school. With uniforms and different education systems. However, it's a junk food free zone to ensure students lose weight within their years of attending. You can makeup assignments missed or failed tests. Every Friday school is only 3 hours long for field trips, or labs. 100% of the students go to college thanks to the in-school College Advisers. And alumni are free to return for any more help and guidance. Kids are pressed for responsibility and adulthood in the Upper School. The Lower School caters to K-12. All of the classes are Honors or AP classes, so colleges see that as an added plus.
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• C

• 270 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

• Public School
• Hyde Park, MA
• 6-12
• 48

Works Here: The school has a longer day and longer school year and the teachers work really hard to make sure all students are ready for college. The school expects a lot from teachers and students but there is also support for anyone who needs it.
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• C

• 391 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Phoenix Charter Academy

• Public School
• Chelsea, MA
• 9-12
• 1

• C-

• 194 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

City on a Hill Dudley Square

• Public School
• Roxbury, MA
• 9-10
• 7

Senior: Being that I've been at this school for five years, the school does prepare you for college-level classes. After taking a college course over this summer, my professor was impressed with the skills that City on a Hill taught me. the curriculum is great, and the teachers really care about your learning.
Read 7 Reviews

• NG

• 192 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Lowell, MA
• 9-12
• 5

• NG

• 109 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Granite State Arts Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Derry, NH
• 9-12
• 3

Senior: GSAA is simply one of the best ideas for a school in the modern world: a free, independent, arts charter school which in addition to rigorous academic activity, incorporates a wealth of knowledge in the aesthetic world for the young student to gather and understand. However, GSAA is flawed in several ways. There is no audition process to gain access to the school, which allows for a vast influx of students more interested in escaping the vices of public school as opposed to students genuinely interested in the arts. Simply put, the amount of students in the way of the former has created a toxic culture: one in which the student cannot develop in a way that is beneficial to the school and for themselves. The logical solution to this problem is to instigate the audition process to sift through the genuine from the ingenuine.
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• NG

• 57 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio