Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School

Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District)

www.amsacs.org

Charter School 966 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter School, located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with the mission to create a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a challenging STEM-heavy curriculum that prepares students for success in competitive higher education institutions. By integrating advanced mathematics and science into the core of their educational philosophy, AMSA aims to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and intellectual curiosity among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, AMSA is known for its structured environment and commitment to high expectations. The school operates as a tuition-free public institution, drawing students from various surrounding communities through a lottery-based enrollment system. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for global citizenship, the academy balances its technical coursework with a robust liberal arts program, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and equipped to navigate both the professional and academic challenges of the 21st century.

966

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	663
Hispanic	81
Black	27
Asian	115
Two or More	73

White
663 (69.1 %)
Asian
115 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
81 (8.4 %)
Two or More
73 (7.6 %)
Black
27 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District)
Phone:	(508)597-2400
Website:	http://www.amsacs.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 141

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 142

Grade 9 138

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 129

Grade 12 144