Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, Amesbury Academy Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amesbury Academy Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Amesbury Academy Charter Public School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amesbury Academy Charter Public School?
46 students attend Amesbury Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Amesbury Academy Charter Public School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amesbury Academy Charter Public School?
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amesbury Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amesbury Academy Charter Public School part of?
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School is part of Amesbury Academy Charter Public School District.
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