City on a Hill Charter Public School

Summary:

City on a Hill Charter Public School is a public charter high school serving 183 students in grades 9-12 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The school's district is ranked 347 out of 351 in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

City on a Hill Charter Public School has struggled with low student outcomes, including graduation rates ranging from 58.1% to 78.5% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 90% and the graduation rates of nearby high-performing schools like O'Bryant School of Math & Science (97.7%) and Boston Latin Academy (98.4%). The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is also substantially below state and district averages, with only 33.33% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 6.67% in Mathematics, and 16.67% in Science.

While City on a Hill Charter Public School spends around $24,000-$27,000 per student, which is higher than the state average, its performance lags behind nearby high-performing public schools. The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of Massachusetts high schools. To improve, the school may need to closely examine its instructional practices, support systems, and resource allocation to better serve its diverse student population and address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 58 Circuit Street
       Roxbury, MA  02119


(617) 445-1515

District: City on a Hill Charter Public School (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,310 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.8%
Hispanic:
27.6%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details City on a Hill Charter Public School ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at City on a Hill Charter Public School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.8%), Hispanic (27.6%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at City on a Hill Charter Public School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at City on a Hill Charter Public School is $24,310.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

City on a Hill Charter Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks City on a Hill Charter Public School 320th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See City on a Hill Charter Public School in the ranking list.)

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City on a Hill Charter Public School (District):

SchoolDigger ranks City on a Hill Charter Public School (District) 347th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for City on a Hill Charter Public School

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Rank History for all students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.36 269th 304 11.5%
2004 18.69 246th 307 19.9%
2005 16.10 263rd 311 15.4%
2006 29.07 241st 314 23.2%
2007 41.17 211th 316 33.2%
2008 42.88 210th 319 34.2%
2009 77.89 71st 322 78.0%
2010 63.91 150th 335 55.2%
2011 72.33 106th 340 68.8%
2012 58.05 182nd 340 46.5%
2013 52.96 213th 344 38.1%
2014 59.58 191st 347 45.0%
2015 73.26 93rd 354 73.7%
2016 59.66 181st 351 48.4%
2017 54.14 208th 348 40.2%
2018 17.45 301st 345 12.8%
2019 9.09 319th 351 9.1%
2022 3.03 335th 342 2.0%
2023 3.69 340th 347 2.0%
2024 9.27 320th 348 8.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 29th 77 62.3%
2019 35.60 45th 82 45.1%
2022 32.50 61st 77 20.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.37 270th 344 21.5%
2019 21.07 302nd 348 13.2%
2022 5.70 330th 339 2.7%
2023 12.34 301st 301 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 254th 330 23.0%
2019 19.52 284th 330 13.9%
2022 5.38 325th 332 2.1%
2023 5.17 333rd 338 1.5%
2024 17.28 294th 338 13.0%
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Rank History for Female students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.15 300th 339 11.5%
2019 3.12 333rd 342 2.6%
2022 2.92 333rd 340 2.1%
2023 2.19 336th 339 0.9%
2024 6.70 323rd 342 5.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.80 277th 299 7.4%
2019 31.82 201st 299 32.8%
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Rank History for Male students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.28 307th 343 10.5%
2019 14.19 301st 346 13.0%
2022 3.09 333rd 339 1.8%
2023 4.96 333rd 343 2.9%
2024 9.85 308th 342 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.09 87th 134 35.1%
2019 31.78 97th 137 29.2%
2022 14.49 123rd 133 7.5%
2023 7.32 139th 142 2.1%
2024 18.06 141st 160 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at City on a Hill Charter Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.68 151st 193 21.8%
2019 14.50 184th 206 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for City on a Hill Charter Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 19 36 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1996 19 36 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1997 28 59 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1998 34 91 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1999 36 126 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 35 143 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 35 143 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 14 216 5 20 3 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 14 216 5 20 3 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 10 212 4 20 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2005 6 197 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 5 171 4 65 2 n/a n/a 22 269
2007 2 154 5 82 0 n/a n/a 25 268
2008 3 171 3 88 0 n/a n/a 17 282
2009 4 183 2 72 1 1 11 0 274
2010 4 201 2 69 1 0 8 0 285
2011 3 209 3 75 0 0 4 0 294
2012 4 203 4 77 0 0 3 0 291
2013 3 198 5 84 0 0 2 0 292
2014 4 186 7 87 1 1 0 0 286
2015 5 180 4 94 1 1 2 0 287
2016 6 193 0 79 1 1 4 0 284
2017 8 182 0 83 1 1 4 0 279
2018 8 194 0 76 0 0 3 2 283
2019 5 184 0 81 0 0 1 0 271
2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 7 193 0 97 0 0 2 0 299
2022 1 154 0 69 0 0 5 0 229
2023 3 124 0 55 0 0 1 0 183
2024 5 137 0 55 1 0 1 0 199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at City on a Hill Charter Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 65 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 65 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 101 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 146 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 190 n/a 0.0 0
2000 204 n/a 0.0 0
2001 202 n/a 0.0 0
2002 258 n/a n/a 49.2
2003 258 n/a n/a 49.2
2004 248 24.0 10.3 71
2005 236 21.7 10.9 43.6
2006 269 19.0 14.2 75.7
2007 268 22.0 12.2 79.4
2008 282 18.6 15.2 60.8
2009 274 18.7 14.7 67.5
2010 285 20.2 14.1 70.5
2011 294 19.0 15.4 72.8
2012 291 21.9 13.2 84.2
2013 292 24.9 11.7 81.8
2014 286 23.8 12.0 86.7
2015 287 26.0 11.0 83.3
2016 284 25.0 11.3 n/a
2017 279 25.1 11.1 n/a
2018 283 26.7 10.5 n/a
2019 271 23.7 11.4 n/a
2020 0 n/a n/a n/a
2021 299 23.0 13.0 n/a
2022 229 20.2 11.2 n/a
2023 183 27.2 6.7 n/a
2024 199 20.5 9.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio City on a Hill Charter Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 65 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 65 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 101 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 146 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 190 n/a 0.0 0
2000 204 n/a 0.0 0
2001 202 n/a 0.0 0
2002 258 n/a n/a 49.2
2003 258 n/a n/a 49.2
2004 248 24.0 10.3 71
2005 236 21.7 10.9 43.6
2006 269 19.0 14.2 75.7
2007 268 22.0 12.2 79.4
2008 282 18.6 15.2 60.8
2009 274 18.7 14.7 67.5
2010 285 20.2 14.1 70.5
2011 294 19.0 15.4 72.8
2012 291 21.9 13.2 84.2
2013 292 24.9 11.7 81.8
2014 286 23.8 12.0 86.7
2015 287 26.0 11.0 83.3
2016 284 25.0 11.3 n/a
2017 279 25.1 11.1 n/a
2018 283 26.7 10.5 n/a
2019 271 23.7 11.4 n/a
2020 0 n/a n/a n/a
2021 299 23.0 13.0 n/a
2022 229 20.2 11.2 n/a
2023 183 27.2 6.7 n/a
2024 199 20.5 9.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for City on a Hill Charter Public School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,176 (8.2%) $24,505 (91.8%) $26,681
2021 $2,851 (11.7%) $21,459 (88.3%) $24,310

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on City on a Hill Charter Public School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 319th of 351 High schoolsRanks 340th of 347 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (City on a Hill Charter Public School)2618.6
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (City on a Hill Charter Public School (District))2618.6
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (City on a Hill Charter Public School)238.8
 14.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (City on a Hill Charter Public School (District))238.8
 14.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students271183
 32.5%
African American184124
 32.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic8155
 32.1%
Pacific Islander00
White53
 40%
Two or More Races11


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Students at City on a Hill Charter Public School are 69% African American, 28% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended City on a Hill Charter Public School.

City on a Hill Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Massachusetts high schools.


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