Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is a public charter school in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, United States, which serves students from grades five through twelve.
Serving 440 students in grades 5-12, Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School's student population of 440 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential.
School Rankings
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
64%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School's ranking?
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School is ranked #1493 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School often compared to?
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roxbury Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
440 students attend Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School?
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School offer ?
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School part of?
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School is part of Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School located?
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School is located in the Readville neighborhood of Hyde Park, MA.
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