Curtis-Tufts

www.medford.k12.ma.us/CurtisTufts

18 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Curtis-Tufts School, located at 437 Main Street in Medford, Massachusetts, is a specialized educational program operating within the Medford Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students in grades 6 through 12 who require a therapeutic and supportive environment to succeed academically and socially. By prioritizing small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the school fosters a close-knit community that emphasizes individualized instruction and personalized learning plans tailored to each student's unique emotional and educational needs.

Beyond traditional academics, the Curtis-Tufts School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and behavioral support. The curriculum is integrated with therapeutic services—including counseling and skill-building workshops—to help students develop the coping strategies and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. The school’s overarching goal is to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that empowers students to overcome obstacles, achieve their academic potential, and successfully transition to post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curtis-Tufts
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
11 (64.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (11.8 %)
Black
2 (11.8 %)
Two or More
2 (11.8 %)

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:	Medford
Phone:	(781)393-2343
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.ma.us/CurtisTufts
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
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 2

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 6