Rise Academy and Rise Prep

1170 Carew St. - Springfield MA - 01104
Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model
Basic Profile

Opened In

Grades

6-12

Environment

Urban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

About the Learning Program

Rise Academy Middle School provides all students access to a high-quality, rigorous curriculum. The school focuses on supporting accelerated growth for students through high expectations for teaching, learning, and behavior. Partnership with families is a cornerstone of the Rise community, which learns in a joyful, inclusive environment.

Rise Prep High School provides a career and college prep experience with high expectations for teaching and learning. The school promotes robust opportunities for students to access personalized supports to accelerate growth, find a passion for learning and leadership, and explore rigorous academics, such as dual enrollment. Rise Prep empowers families as partners and engages community stakeholders to optimize opportunities for students.