- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brockton, MA
Promise College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Promise College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250309002936
👥 S:T ratio 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Promise College and Career Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Brockton · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 138
- students enrolled
Promise College and Career Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Promise College and Career Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Brockton, MA.
School address
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250309002936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Promise College and Career Academy grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+155.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 250309002936 · Brockton, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 23:1 · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Brockton High (3,598 students)
Promise College and Career Academy grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+155.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Promise College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brockton High
Brockton High
3,598 students
- Edgar B Davis 1,009
Edgar B Davis
1,009 students
- Louis F Angelo 875
Louis F Angelo Elementary
875 students
- Oscar F Raymon 864
Oscar F Raymond
864 students
- Manthala Georg 838
Manthala George Jr. School
838 students
- This school 138
Promise College and Career Academy
138 students
What this shows Promise College and Career Academy reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Promise College and Career Academy compares
Promise College and Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 87% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$24,465
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
White 11.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Promise College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
District finance for Brockton reports $24,465 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Promise College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgar B Davis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oscar F Raymond | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manthala George Jr. School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Promise College and Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Brockton
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Promise College and Career Academy
How many students attend Promise College and Career Academy?
Promise College and Career Academy has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brockton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Promise College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Promise College and Career Academy is 23:1, which is 87% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Promise College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Promise College and Career Academy is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Brockton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Promise College and Career Academy?
Promise College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Promise College and Career Academy rank among high schools in Brockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Promise College and Career Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Brockton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brockton?
Besides Promise College and Career Academy, Brockton also operates Brockton High (3,598 students), Edgar B Davis (1,009 students), and Louis F Angelo Elementary (875 students). See the Brockton district page for the complete list.