Sturgis Charter Public School
Tel:
(508) 778-1782
Sturgis Charter Public School serves 816 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sturgis Charter Public School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sturgis Charter Public School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sturgis Charter Public School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 816 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sturgis Charter Public School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sturgis Charter Public School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1 out of 1666 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 85% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sturgis Charter Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sturgis Charter Public School is Barnstable High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hyannis Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 307 students
0.5 miles
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485 0.5 K-3 307 - Hyannis Hyannis West Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 334 students
1.6 miles
549 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480 1.6 K-3 334 - Hyannis Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 135 students
1.7 miles
77 Old Craigville Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493 1.7 PK 135 - Hyannis Barnstable High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,857 student
1.8 miles
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445 1.8 8-12 1,857 - Hyannis Barnstable Intermediate School Grades: 6-7 | 737 students
1.9 miles
895 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460 1.9 6-7 737
School Reviews
| 5 My son feels that Sturgis is a perfect fit for him. He is more academic than sports oriented.
The teachers are extremely helpful and the school is in a great location. I am happy and prouspd to have my son at Sturgis. - Posted by Parent - Vmrca |
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