ABBY KELLEY FOSTER CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School (AKFCS), located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school that serves a diverse student population. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school is named in honor of the 19th-century abolitionist and women’s rights activist Abby Kelley Foster. The institution is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects while integrating character education throughout the student experience to foster a supportive and responsible learning environment.
The school operates across a K-12 continuum, providing a seamless educational path from elementary through high school. AKFCS places a strong emphasis on preparing students for college and career success, often utilizing a structured school culture, mandatory uniforms, and high expectations for student conduct. By blending traditional instructional methods with a focus on community service and civic engagement, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to society.
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
http://www.akfcs.org
ABBY KELLEY FOSTER CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Worcester, MA with about 1,425 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public
- Total Students:
- 1,425
- Teachers:
- 108.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,425 students
- Black or African American
- 49.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.3%
- White
- 20.8%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.5%
- Male
- 46.5%
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.