MARTHA'S VINEYARD CHARTER SCHOOL

Martha's Vineyard Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School school district, located in West Tisbury, MA with about 184 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 16 teachers, Martha's Vineyard Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School (MVPCS), located in West Tisbury, is a tuition-free, K-12 public school that serves students from all towns across the island. Established with a philosophy rooted in personalized learning and community integration, the school emphasizes a “Learning Through Internship” (LTI) model, particularly for its older students. By maintaining small class sizes and multi-age groupings, the school fosters a close-knit educational environment that encourages student autonomy, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be flexible and project-based, moving away from traditional standardized testing to focus on holistic student development and real-world application. Because it is a charter school, MVPCS operates with a high degree of independence, allowing it to tailor its academic approach to the unique needs of its student body while adhering to state standards. Through strong partnerships with local organizations and businesses on Martha’s Vineyard, the school ensures that students remain deeply connected to their local community, preparing them for post-secondary education and career paths with a focus on self-directed, experiential learning.

For more information, contact Martha's Vineyard Charter School at (508) 693-9900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.