Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence's student population of 140 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
80%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
10%
51%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is 21-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence?
140 students attend Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence offer ?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence part of?
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence is part of Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence School District.
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