City on a Hill Charter Public School

www.cityonahill.org

Charter School 78 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

City on a Hill Charter Public School (CoaH) is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is founded on the principles of active citizenship, character development, and academic rigor. Its mission is to graduate students who are not only prepared for the demands of higher education but are also empowered to be thoughtful, engaged members of their communities who contribute to the common good.

The school is well-known for its "town meeting" model, which serves as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy, encouraging students to debate, engage in public speaking, and take responsibility for their school community. The curriculum emphasizes a strong liberal arts foundation, often integrating themes of history and civic engagement across various subjects. By maintaining a small, supportive school environment, City on a Hill aims to foster close relationships between students and faculty while ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a college-bound environment.

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City on a Hill Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	21
Black	56

Black
56 (71.8%)
Hispanic
21 (26.9%)
White
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City on a Hill Charter Public School
Phone:	(617)445-1515
Website:	http://www.cityonahill.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 11 40

Grade 12 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City on a Hill Charter Public School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	40
Grade 12	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City on a Hill Charter Public School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	42	53.8%
Male	36	46.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School

Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter

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20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119 (0.4 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th