Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School, located in Adams, United States is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public school serving 6th through 12th grade students in Berkshire County. Students may enter in 6th through 10th grade, no new students are accepted in the 11th or 12th grade year.
Serving 364 students in grades 6-12, Berkshire Arts And Technology 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berkshire Arts And Technology 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 Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is 0.54, 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
#939 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School's ranking?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is ranked #939 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School often compared to?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Mccann Vocational Technical, Drury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
364 students attend Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School offer ?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School part of?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is part of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School District.
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