UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

Charter School 640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester, located at 35 Westville Street in Boston, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K1 through 8. As part of the UP Education Network, the school was founded with a mission to rapidly improve student achievement by implementing a rigorous, structured, and data-driven educational model. The school operates on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can reach high academic standards if provided with a high-quality, supportive, and intensive learning environment.

The school is well-known for its extended school day and school year, which provide students with additional time for core subjects like literacy and mathematics, as well as enrichment opportunities. UP Academy Dorchester emphasizes a strong school culture focused on character development, high expectations for behavior, and a college-preparatory mindset. By fostering a close-knit community of educators, families, and students, the school strives to close the achievement gap and prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

640

Total Students

57.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	279
Black	324
Asian	11
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
324 (50.6%)
Hispanic
279 (43.6%)
Two or More
16 (2.5%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
White
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Phone:	(617)635-8810
Website:	http://upacademydorchester.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	63
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	52.5%
Male	304	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)