Enrollment
734
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250055902869 Charter school
New Heights Charter School of Brockton — Brockton, MA
Federal NCES profile for New Heights Charter School of Brockton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 26
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)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Heights Charter School of Brockton compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New Heights Charter School of Brockton reports 734 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District) spends $21,031 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.7% from local sources (property taxes), 7.7% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 New Heights Charter School of Brockton 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 84% | — | — |
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$21,031
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 734 Top 84% in Massachusetts — larger than 16% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250055902869
Student demographics
African American 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.2%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.8%
In-school suspensions 36
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District), which includes New Heights Charter School of Brockton.
$21,031
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.7%
State 7.7%
Federal 12.6%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about New Heights Charter School of Brockton
How many students attend New Heights Charter School of Brockton?
New Heights Charter School of Brockton has 734 students enrolled. It is a other school in Brockton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Charter School of Brockton?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Charter School of Brockton is 13.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Heights Charter School of Brockton?
The largest demographic group at New Heights Charter School of Brockton is African American at 85.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brockton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Heights Charter School of Brockton?
New Heights Charter School of Brockton has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.