Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (District)
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
Charter School 1,422 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,422
Total Students
119.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    788 (55.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    307 (21.6 %)
  • White
    204 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    76 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    41 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (District)
Phone: (508)854-8400
Website: http://www.akfcs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 119.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
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
Kindergarten 120
Grade 1 120
Grade 2 118
Grade 3 121
Grade 4 124
Grade 5 121
Grade 6 122
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 110
Grade 9 89
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
81 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01604 (3.5 miles away)
Not reported M - M