Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Neighborhood House Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neighborhood House Charter School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
786 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Preparing scholars to succeed in and lead for a more equitable and rapidly changing future.
School Rankings
Neighborhood House Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neighborhood House Charter School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1157 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
50%
10%
White
9%
51%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neighborhood House Charter School's ranking?
Neighborhood House Charter School is ranked #1157 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Neighborhood House Charter School often compared to?
Neighborhood House Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roxbury Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neighborhood House Charter School?
The graduation rate of Neighborhood House Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Neighborhood House Charter School?
786 students attend Neighborhood House Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Neighborhood House Charter School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neighborhood House Charter School?
Neighborhood House Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neighborhood House Charter School offer ?
Neighborhood House Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neighborhood House Charter School part of?
Neighborhood House Charter School is part of Neighborhood House Charter School District.
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