Enrollment
640
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250054902783 Charter school
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester — Boston, MA
Federal NCES profile for Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
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)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester reports 640 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% 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 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District) spends $21,413 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.4% from local sources (property taxes), 11.6% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 78% | — | — |
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$21,413
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 640 Top 78% in Massachusetts — larger than 22% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250054902783
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 45
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District), which includes Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester.
$21,413
Per student
-25%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 11.6%
Federal 19.1%
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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Quincy Elementary School
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Blackstone 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 Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester
How many students attend Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester has 640 students enrolled. It is a other school in Boston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
The student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 35% 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 Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
The largest demographic group at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is African American at 50.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Boston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.