Claremont Academy

worcesterschools.org/school/claremont-academy/

488 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Claremont Academy is a public secondary school located in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the academy is notable for its commitment to college readiness, functioning as a "Gateway to College" model that emphasizes academic rigor and preparing students for success in higher education. The school cultivates a structured, supportive environment designed to help students bridge the gap between middle school and university-level expectations.

The school is recognized for its focused curriculum and its dedication to providing personalized support, which often includes partnerships with local higher education institutions. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning community compared to larger high schools, Claremont Academy aims to foster strong student-teacher relationships and a culture of accountability. Located on Claremont Street, it serves as a key educational hub for the local community, emphasizing equity and the belief that all students have the potential to succeed in a post-secondary setting.

488

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claremont Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	363
Black	49
Asian	29
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
363 (74.4 %)
Black
49 (10.0 %)
White
35 (7.2 %)
Asian
29 (5.9 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3077
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/claremont-academy/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 7 80

Grade 8 91

Grade 9 68

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 74

Ungraded 4