Prospect Hill Academy Charter

Prospect Hill Academy Charter is an active, independent public charter school district headquartered at 50 Essex Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Situated within the vibrant urban environment of a midsize city in the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area, the district operates a comprehensive educational program that serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Operating as a unified single-school charter district with federal program oversight, Prospect Hill Academy provides a continuous, multi-grade academic pathway designed to guide young learners from early childhood foundational skills through high school graduation and college preparation.

The district serves an enrollment of 890 students, fostering a richly diverse learning environment composed primarily of Black, Hispanic, White, Asian, and multiracial learners, with an even balance of female and male students across all grade levels. Prospect Hill Academy distinguishes itself through a exceptionally well-staffed educational model; the district employs approximately 169 full-time equivalent teachers supported by dedicated instructional aides and robust administrative and student-support personnel, bringing total district staffing to over 306 full-time equivalents. This generous staffing structure creates a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing researchers and parents alike to appreciate a school environment deeply committed to personalized instruction, comprehensive support services, and close-knit academic mentorship.