Libertas Academy Charter School

146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103

Charter School 563 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Libertas Academy Charter School, located at 27 Lyman Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle that all students are capable of academic excellence regardless of their background, the school operates with a rigorous college-preparatory focus. Its curriculum is designed to ensure that students not only meet state standards but are also equipped with the critical thinking and character development skills necessary to succeed in competitive post-secondary environments.

The school is characterized by a structured and disciplined culture, often utilizing a longer school day and extended academic year to maximize learning time. By emphasizing a "culture of achievement," Libertas Academy integrates high expectations for behavior and scholarship with robust student support systems. The school aims to close the achievement gap in Springfield by providing a small, personalized community where students receive consistent mentorship, professional instruction, and a clear pathway toward college graduation and career readiness.

563

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Libertas Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	462
Black	72
Asian	5
Two or More	11

Hispanic
462 (82.1%)
Black
72 (12.8%)
White
13 (2.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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:	Libertas Academy Charter School
Phone:	(413)342-5510
Website:	http://libertasacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
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 6 93

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 95

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 59