CHRISTA MCAULIFFE CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Christa McAuliffe Charter Public School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School school district, located in Framingham, MA with about 395 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Christa McAuliffe Charter Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Christa McAuliffe Charter Public School, located in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named after the teacher-astronaut who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the school is deeply committed to her legacy of curiosity, exploration, and experiential learning. It operates with a focus on an expeditionary learning model, which emphasizes rigorous academic standards combined with character development and active engagement with the local and global community.

The school’s academic approach is characterized by "expeditions"—long-term, interdisciplinary projects that connect curriculum to real-world issues. By prioritizing small class sizes, crew-based advisory groups, and a culture of mutual respect, the McAuliffe School aims to foster a supportive environment where students take ownership of their education. Through this hands-on methodology, the school strives to prepare its middle schoolers not only for high school success but also to become thoughtful, contributing citizens who embody the school’s core values of scholarship, integrity, and perseverance.

For more information, contact Christa McAuliffe Charter Public School at (508) 879-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.