City on a Hill Charter Public School vs Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 655 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City on a Hill Charter Public School
Roxbury · Charter high · Grades 11–12
78 students
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
Roxbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
565 students
| Measure | City on a Hill Charter Public School Roxbury, Massachusetts | Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 300 | #286 of 300 |
| National rank | #14277 of 16,910 | #14723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 78 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Roxbury | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 23.2).
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.1).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 78.
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School is a charter school while Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City on a Hill Charter Public School better than Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), City on a Hill Charter Public School ranks higher (25.5 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are City on a Hill Charter Public School and Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Roxbury and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City on a Hill Charter Public School: 78. Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City on a Hill Charter Public School and Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy rank in Massachusetts?
City on a Hill Charter Public School is 280th of 300 and Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is 286th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).