Enrollment
509
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250002100511 Charter school
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School — Hyde Park, MA
Federal NCES profile for Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School reports 509 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 150 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District) spends $26,825 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.3% from local sources (property taxes), 8.7% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,825
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 150 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 65% in Massachusetts — larger than 35% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250002100511
Student demographics
African American 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 3.4
Students per counselor 150:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.9%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 71
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District), which includes Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School.
$26,825
Per student
-6%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 8.7%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Boston Community Leadership Academy
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Roosevelt K-8 School
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Grew Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
How many students attend Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School has 509 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hyde Park, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is African American at 62.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hyde Park, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.