Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea

www.phoenixcharteracademy.org

Charter School 198 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Charter Academy, located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, public charter high school specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional school settings or have fallen off the path to graduation. The school operates on a model of "radical support," providing a rigorous academic environment paired with intensive social-emotional services. By prioritizing personalized learning and strong mentorship, the academy aims to re-engage students who are over-age or under-credited, helping them bridge the gap to high school completion and post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Phoenix Charter Academy is distinguished by its "all-in" culture, which emphasizes restorative justice, community building, and personal accountability. The school works closely with families and community partners to address the systemic barriers that may have hindered a student's previous progress. By fostering a safe, structured, and high-expectation environment, the academy empowers its students to earn their diplomas and build the necessary skills to navigate college, careers, and beyond.

198

Total Students

9.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	166
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
166 (84.3%)
Black
16 (8.1%)
White
9 (4.6%)
American Indian
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea
Phone:	(617)889-3100
Website:	http://www.phoenixcharteracademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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

Grade 9 165

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 2