The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on New Heights Charter School of Brockton (district)
New Heights Charter School of Brockton is a single charter district serving sixth through twelfth grade, and it is Massachusetts' first Early College charter school. Publicly reported information describes a wall-to-wall Early College model in which high school students can earn college credits from Massasoit Community College and Bridgewater State University, with some graduates completing an associate's degree alongside their diploma. For a family focused on a college-going culture and early exposure to higher education coursework, this is the school's defining strength.
The student body is heavily Black, with a modest enrollment for a grade band that spans middle and high school. Hispanic students, students of two or more races, and small numbers of Asian, white, and other racial groups make up the remainder. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, and on English learners were not available, so a full picture of economic and special-education support cannot be drawn from the available record.
On state testing, performance falls well below the midpoint among Plymouth County's districts. Proficiency rates on the NextGen MCAS were low in math and English language arts, and especially low in science and eighth-grade social studies. The school's overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile of the county. Chronic absenteeism is also higher than the county median and sits in the bottom quartile. The school's graduation rate was not reported in the data, a gap a parent may want to follow up on directly with the school.
Per-pupil current spending is in the upper range among county districts, which may reflect the costs of the Early College program, though no breakdown of how those funds are allocated—such as class sizes, staffing ratios, or specific course access—was available in the data.
The charter was renewed in 2021, publicly reported as securing the school's operation as an Early College charter through its current term. The school entered its second charter renewal process in 2025, with a board vote in June and a renewal application submitted in July, meaning the school's long-term authorization is under active review. That process will determine whether the school continues to operate beyond its current term, a practical consideration for any family weighing enrollment.
No locale brief or housing-market context was provided, so nothing can be said about the surrounding community or residential patterns. The school draws from Brockton, Taunton, and Randolph based on its charter, but specific setting details are not in the record.
This is a district built around a specific academic pathway: college credit for high school students in a predominantly Black, moderately sized middle-and-high-school setting. Its test scores and absenteeism are areas of concern relative to county peers, and its graduation rate is unreported in the data reviewed. The charter renewal process adds an element of uncertainty. For a family that prioritizes an Early College program and is comfortable seeking more information on academic outcomes and graduation performance, this school offers a distinctive option shaped by that mission.
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