About the School
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School is a tuition-free public charter school located in Boston?? Hyde Park neighborhood. Founded in 1995, it serves students in grades five through twelve with a college preparatory program that emphasizes high standards, discipline, and character education. The school aims to empower urban students from diverse backgrounds, focusing on closing the opportunity and achievement gap for those primarily from underserved communities. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses and integrates East Asian cultural education, with students starting Mandarin in the eighth grade. Key services offered include individualized college counseling, comprehensive support for college placement, and a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs. The school maintains a small community, serving approximately 440 to 535 students annually, with a diverse population that includes a significant percentage of African American and Hispanic stu