Worcester
24,778 Students
47 Schools
District Overview
Located in the heart of a midsize city at 20 Irving Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester public school district is an active, open regular public school system serving a vibrant urban community. Operating 47 distinct schools across the metropolitan area, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programs. The district educates nearly 25,000 students—enrolling 24,778 learners in total—reflecting a diverse population that includes substantial Hispanic (11,383), White (6,172), Black (4,589), and Asian (1,564) student communities, alongside multiracial and native backgrounds.
To effectively support its broad student body, the district maintains an extensive workforce comprising over 8,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust educational team includes approximately 3,820 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 685 instructional aides, and over 3,500 support personnel dedicated to fostering academic success, safety, and holistic student well-being. For parents exploring enrollment, students navigating their academic journeys, and researchers evaluating urban educational frameworks, Worcester Public Schools represents a major regional system committed to inclusive, comprehensive public education. Further information about district initiatives and school programs can be found at www.worcesterschools.org.
To effectively support its broad student body, the district maintains an extensive workforce comprising over 8,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust educational team includes approximately 3,820 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 685 instructional aides, and over 3,500 support personnel dedicated to fostering academic success, safety, and holistic student well-being. For parents exploring enrollment, students navigating their academic journeys, and researchers evaluating urban educational frameworks, Worcester Public Schools represents a major regional system committed to inclusive, comprehensive public education. Further information about district initiatives and school programs can be found at www.worcesterschools.org.
47
Total Schools
24,778
Total Students
3,819.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6,172 |
| Hispanic | 11,383 |
| Black | 4,589 |
| Asian | 1,564 |
| Two or More | 998 |
| American Indian | 50 |
| Pacific Islander | 12 |
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Hispanic11,383 (46.0%)
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White6,172 (24.9%)
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Black4,589 (18.5%)
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Asian1,564 (6.3%)
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Two or More998 (4.0%)
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American Indian50 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander12 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 35 |
| Middle | 4 |
| High | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 47 |
| Students: | 24,778* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 3,819.5* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.5 |
Schools in Worcester
Found 48 Schools
615 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
720 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
1,073 Students
High School 9th - 12th
223 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
329 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
402 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
474 Students
High School 7th - 12th
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
381 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
1,573 Students
High School 9th - 12th
478 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
412 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
839 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
200 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
547 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
359 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
386 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
349 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
245 Students
Elementary School K - 6th