Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield's student population of 159 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
75%
25%
Black
16%
10%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield's ranking?
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield is ranked #623 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield often compared to?
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfieldis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield is 10-14%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield?
159 students attend Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield?
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield offer ?
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield part of?
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield is part of Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield (Dist School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield located?
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield is located in the McKnight neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in McKnight.
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