Community Academy of Science and Health vs UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 805 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Academy of Science and Health
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Boston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | Community Academy of Science and Health Dorchester, Massachusetts | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 300 | #944 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15829 of 16,910 | #41550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 398 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 19% |
| city | Dorchester | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 16.6).
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is the larger school with 640 students compared with 398.
- •Community Academy of Science and Health is a public school while UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is a charter 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 Community Academy of Science and Health better than UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
On the Success Index (US), UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester ranks higher (25.3 vs 16.6 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 Community Academy of Science and Health and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Academy of Science and Health: 398. UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Academy of Science and Health and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester rank in Massachusetts?
Community Academy of Science and Health is 295th of 300 and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is 944th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).