Enrollment
138
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250309002936
Promise College and Career Academy — Brockton, MA
Federal NCES profile for Promise College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 75/100.
👥 Class size 75
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
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Promise College and Career Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Promise College and Career Academy reports 138 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 48% 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 60% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brockton spends $24,398 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.2% from local sources (property taxes), 76.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+), calculated from 1 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 Promise College and Career Academy 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 48% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 8% | — | — |
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
6.3:1
students per teacher
— 48% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,398
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.
Overview
Enrollment 138 Top 8% in Massachusetts — larger than 92% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 6.3:1 -48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250309002936
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brockton, which includes Promise College and Career Academy.
$24,398
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 76.3%
Federal 17.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Promise College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Promise College and Career Academy is 6.3:1, which is 48% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 60% 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 Promise College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Promise College and Career Academy is African American at 60.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brockton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Promise College and Career Academy?
Promise College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.