Murdock Academy for Success
22 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Murdock Academy for Success, located in Winchendon, Massachusetts, is an alternative educational program operating under the Winchendon Public Schools district. The academy is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps them meet academic requirements while addressing individual social and emotional needs. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, the program strives to re-engage learners who might struggle in a conventional classroom setting.
The mission of the academy centers on providing a supportive pathway toward high school graduation and post-secondary success. Through a curriculum that emphasizes credit recovery and skill-building, Murdock Academy for Success helps students regain academic momentum and build the confidence necessary to succeed. As part of the broader Winchendon school community, it serves as a critical resource for ensuring that all students in the district have access to an educational experience tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term goals.
The mission of the academy centers on providing a supportive pathway toward high school graduation and post-secondary success. Through a curriculum that emphasizes credit recovery and skill-building, Murdock Academy for Success helps students regain academic momentum and build the confidence necessary to succeed. As part of the broader Winchendon school community, it serves as a critical resource for ensuring that all students in the district have access to an educational experience tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term goals.
22
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White18 (81.8 %)
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Hispanic2 (9.1 %)
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Two or More2 (9.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Winchendon |
| Phone: | (978)297-1256 |
| Website: | http://www.winchendonk12.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 22 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 1.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
5
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
6
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 5 |
| Grade 11 | 8 |
| Grade 12 | 6 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 9 | 40.9% |
| Male | 13 | 59.1% |
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