Enrollment
509
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hyde Park, MA
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250002100511Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Hyde Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 509
- students enrolled
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Hyde Park, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250002100511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, enrolling 509 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hyde Park's public schools, it stands alongside Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (938 students): Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 11.4:1).
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District) is a single-school charter district, so Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
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
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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.
$26,088
Per student
+16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in Hyde Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
Standard public school
938 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
New Mission High School
Alternative education program
715 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
Standard public school
700 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Boston Community Leadership Academy
Standard public school
604 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt K-8 School
Standard public school
364 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Grew Elementary School
Standard public school
198 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 10.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Hyde Park, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School rank among schools in Hyde Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Hyde Park, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hyde Park on the city page.
Is Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School a good school?
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District)?
None; Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public (District) is a single-school charter district, and Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is its only campus.
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