Leominster Center for Excellence

www.leominsterschools.org

50 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Leominster Center for Excellence (LCE) is an alternative educational program within the Leominster Public Schools district designed to support students who require a non-traditional learning environment. Located on Adams Street, the center focuses on providing a personalized academic experience for students who may have struggled in a conventional high school setting, helping them stay on track toward graduation through smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a more flexible approach to curriculum delivery.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Center for Excellence emphasizes social-emotional learning and community building to foster student success. By creating a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education, build confidence, and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success. The program is part of the district's broader commitment to ensuring that every student has access to an education tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Total Students

3.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leominster Center for Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	4

White
29 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (23.4 %)
Two or More
4 (8.5 %)
Black
3 (6.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leominster
Phone:	(978)534-7740
Website:	http://www.leominsterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 10