Serving 388 students in grades 6-12, Baystate 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baystate Academy Charter Public School's student population of 388 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
School Rankings
Baystate Academy Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1542 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baystate Academy Charter Public School's ranking?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is ranked #1542 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Baystate Academy Charter Public School often compared to?
Baystate Academy Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veritas Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baystate Academy Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Baystate Academy Charter Public School?
388 students attend Baystate Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Baystate Academy Charter Public School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baystate Academy Charter Public School?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Baystate Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baystate Academy Charter Public School part of?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is part of Baystate Academy Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Baystate Academy Charter Public School located?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Springfield.
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