VERITAS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Veritas Preparatory Charter School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Veritas Preparatory Charter School school district, located in Springfield, MA with about 322 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 31 teachers, Veritas Preparatory Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Veritas Preparatory Charter School, located at 370 Pine Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 8. Founded with a mission to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond, the school is known for its rigorous academic culture and commitment to closing the achievement gap. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and scholarship, Veritas Prep aims to equip its diverse student body with the knowledge and character traits necessary to excel in competitive academic environments.

The school’s model is defined by a structured, fast-paced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as English Language Arts and mathematics. Beyond its academic focus, Veritas Prep places a strong value on its school community and culture, often utilizing mentorship, frequent communication with families, and clear behavioral standards to support student development. Through its focused approach to middle school education, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools and preparation required to thrive in the high school of their choice and eventually pursue higher education.

For more information, contact Veritas Preparatory Charter School at (413) 539-0055 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
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VERITAS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Springfield, MA with about 322 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
322
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 322 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VERITAS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.7%
Black or African American
16.8%
White
4.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.