Full Circle High School
Full Circle High School serves 56 students in grades 9-12.
Full Circle High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Full Circle High School's student population of 56 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Full Circle High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Full Circle High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1580 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
54%
22%
Black
16%
10%
White
28%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Full Circle High School?
The graduation rate of Full Circle High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Full Circle High School?
56 students attend Full Circle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Full Circle High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Full Circle High School?
Full Circle High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Full Circle High School offer ?
Full Circle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Full Circle High School part of?
Full Circle High School is part of Somerville School District.
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