SILVER HILL HORACE MANN CHARTER SCHOOL

Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 560 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School is a public school located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, serving students in grades K–5. As a Horace Mann Charter School, it operates with a unique level of autonomy within the Haverhill Public School district, allowing it to implement specific educational innovations, curriculum designs, and flexible scheduling while remaining publicly funded and accessible to all students within the district.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the "EL Education" (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model, which emphasizes project-based learning, character development, and academic achievement. By integrating rigorous academic standards with real-world, hands-on investigations, Silver Hill aims to foster a collaborative and engaging environment. The school prioritizes community involvement and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to take an active role in their education and contribute positively to both their school culture and the wider Haverhill community.

For more information, contact Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School at (978) 374-3448 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.