Learning First Charter Public School

Learning First Charter Public School (District)

Charter School 667 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Seven Hills Charter Public School (SHCPS), located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free public school serving students in grades K–8. Founded with a commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities, the school utilizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for specialized instructional approaches, often emphasizing a structured learning environment and a focus on core academic skills like literacy and mathematics.

Central to the school's identity is its diverse community and its mission to foster both academic excellence and character development. By integrating community values with a comprehensive educational program, Seven Hills aims to support the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages family involvement and maintains a strong connection to the local Worcester area, positioning itself as a pivotal resource for families seeking an alternative to the traditional district public school experience.

667

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Learning First Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	312
Black	302
Asian	6
Two or More	16

Hispanic
312 (46.8 %)
Black
302 (45.3 %)
White
31 (4.6 %)
Two or More
16 (2.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Learning First Charter Public School (District)
Phone:	(774)420-7650
Website:	http://learningfirstcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Learning First Charter Public School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	76
Grade 8	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Learning First Charter Public School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	50.5%
Male	330	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)