National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Massachusetts Charter Schools

CER ranks Massachusetts' charter school law 18th strongest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of C. The law was passed in 1993.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 67

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Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School (Map It)
10 New Bond St. Worcester, MA 1606 Phone: 508-854-8400	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 1426 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Uses Direct Instruction approach to achieve mastery of fundamental skills, especially in math and English. Rigorous college preparatory program includes longer school year and promotion based on mastery.

Academy of Strategic Learning (Map It)
9 Water St. Amesbury, MA 1913 Phone: 978-388-8037	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 50 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Hands-on, technology-infused and project-based curriculum. Horace Mann School

Academy of the Pacific Rim (Map It)
One Westinghouse Plaza Hyde Park, MA 2136 Phone: 617-361-0050	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 475 Grades: 5-12 Status: Open	Description: Strong emphasis on core subjects and an in-depth focus on Asian cultures and languages.

Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter School (Map It)
201 Forest St. Marlborough, MA 1752 Phone: 508-597-2400	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 240 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Quality, rigorous academic program to students of low income families.

Atlantis Charter Lower School (Map It)
2501 S. Main St. Fall River, MA 2724 Phone: 508-672-2181	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 408 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: Beyond strict academics to ensure that urban youth learn successfully. Coordinates health, nutrition, social and parent education services throughout the surrounding community to ensure accessibility to enrolled families.

Atlantis Charter Upper School (Map It)
37 Park St. Fall River, MA 2721 Phone: 508-646-6410	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 297 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Beyond strict academics to ensure that urban youth learn successfully. Coordinates health, nutrition, social and parent education services throughout the surrounding community to ensure accessibility to enrolled families.

Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Map It)
730 Osterville - W. Barnstable Road Marstons Mills, MA 2648 Phone: 508-420-2272	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 800 Grades: 5-6 Status: Open	Description: Standards-driven education. Utilizes the Modern Red Schoolhouse curriculum design. Horace Mann School

Benjamin Banneker Charter School (Map It)
21 Notre Dame Ave. Cambridge, MA 2140 Phone: 617-497-7771	Opened 1996 Enrollment: 301 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Prepares minority youth to overcome the traditional barriers to academic success and focus on mathematics and science within the context of a strong foundation in social studies, language arts and foreign language.

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (Map It)
201 Main St. Franklin, MA 2038 Phone: 508-541-3434	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 433 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Core Knowledge as the basis for curriculum. Focuses on character development and virtues.

Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School (Map It)
1 Commercial Place Adams, MA 1220 Phone: 413-743-7311	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 240 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: College prep program with project based curriculum and a focus on integrating arts and technology into the core curriculum.

Boston Collegiate Charter School (Map It)
11 Mayhew St. Dorchester, MA 2125 Phone: 617-265-1172	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 460 Grades: 5-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers an academically rigorous college preparatory program with emphasis on math and science. Includes intensive scientific and technical study and a rich offering of courses in the humanities.

Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School (Map It)
20 Kearsarge Ave. Roxbury, MA 2119 Phone: 617-635-6789	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 325 Grades: 9-12+ Status: Open	Description: Serves students over age for their grade level, dropouts, young parents, special needs students, homeless, court-involved, immigrant or employed during the day. Night classes offered. Horace Mann School.

Boston Preparatory (BPCS) (Map It)
1286 Hyde Park Ave. Hyde Park, MA 2136 Phone: 617-333-6688	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 110 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous curriculum, extended academic time and a range of supports for children and families to prepare students to succeed in college.

Boston Renaissance Charter School (Map It)
250 Stuart St., Park Sq. Boston, MA 2116 Phone: 617-357-0900	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 1280 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Strives to develop academic competence and builds confidence, character and citizenship. Curriculum is complemented by programs in technology, foreign language, fine arts, music, dance, theater and athletics.

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (Map It)
225 Rte. 6A - Bayberry Square Orleans, MA 2653 Phone: 508-240-2800	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 216 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Employs an interdisciplinary approach which utilizes the unique natural resources on Cape Cod, developed and implemented with local resource partners, including museums, art centers and wildlife sanctuaries.

Champion Charter School (Map It)
37 Erie Ave. Brockton, MA 2482 Phone: 508-894-4377	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 128 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Seeks to create a learning environment for dropouts by integrating innovative and flexible school-to-career teaching methodologies that stress academic achievement. Horace Mann School

Christa McAuliffe Regional Charter Public School (Map It)
25 Clinton St. Framingham, MA 1702 Phone: 508-879-9000	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 260 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Commonwealth charter school. Uses the Expeditionary Learning design.

City on a Hill Charter School (Map It)
58 Circuit St. Roxbury, MA 2119 Phone: 617-445-1515	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 230 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Focus on civic education through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with a program of community service and participation. Texts include a core list of Great Books. Located near community art, music, medical and education resources. Founded by teachers.

Codman Academy Charter Public School (Map It)
637 Washington St. Boston, MA 2124 Phone: 617-287-0700	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 120 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers students a comprehensive education to prepare students for full participation in the intellectual, economic and civic life of society.

Community Charter School of Cambridge (Map It)
245 Bent St. Cambridge, MA 2144 Phone: 617-354-0047	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 240 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Program includes internships and community-based projects. Strong parental involvement component.

Community Day Charter School (Map It)
190 Hampshire St. Lawrence, MA 1841 Phone: 978-681-9910	Opened 1995 Enrollment: 331 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on child development. Covers three major fields: science, math and technology; arts and humanities; and the social sciences.

Conservatory Lab Charter School (Map It)
25 Arlington St. Brighton, MA 2135 Phone: 617-254-8904	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 132 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Focuses on student achievement through a strong academic curriculum, which incorporates music as a powerful learning tool.

Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter School (Map It)
131 Hancock St. Dorchester, MA 2125 Phone: 617-379-3029	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: 4 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous college preparatory school that prepares students for college graduation.

Edward Brooke Charter School (Map It)
190 Cummins Hwy. Roslindale, MA 2131 Phone: 617-325-7977	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 400 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Academic program rests on a strictly enforced code of conduct.

Excel Academy Charter School (Map It)
1150 Saratoga St. East Boston, MA 2128 Phone: 617-561-1371	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 207 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics to better prepare students for high school and beyond.

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RESOURCES

Massachusetts Charter Public School Association
10 Tremont Street, 6th Floor
Suite 430
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-523-0881
Contact: Marc Kenan, Ed.D., Executive Director
Email: info@masscharterschools.org
The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association's mission is to serve, support and advocate for Massachusetts charter public schools as they strive to achieve the goals of their charters.

Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
Phone: 781-338-3227
Fax: 781-338-3220
Contact: Mary Street, Director of Charter Schools
Email: charterschools@doe.mass.edu

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