Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District)

The Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is the sole high school serving grades 5-12 in the Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District) in Massachusetts. With a total enrollment of 467 students, the school has consistently underperformed academically compared to state averages, despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio.

The school's MCAS proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science range from 5.88% to 47.62%, significantly lower than the state averages. Its statewide ranking has remained in the bottom quartile of Massachusetts high schools over the past three school years. While the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 96.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.9%, these metrics do not necessarily reflect the quality of education or the academic preparedness of the graduates.

The data suggests that the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School faces challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities and supporting the academic success of its diverse student population, which is predominantly African American and Hispanic. The school's persistent underperformance, despite its relatively high spending, indicates the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies and resource allocation to address the underlying factors contributing to the academic challenges.