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.
47
Total Schools
24,778
Total Students
3,819.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worcester
Demographic Student Count
White6,172
Hispanic11,383
Black4,589
Asian1,564
Two or More998
American Indian50
Pacific Islander12
  • Hispanic
    11,383 (46.0%)
  • White
    6,172 (24.9%)
  • Black
    4,589 (18.5%)
  • Asian
    1,564 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    998 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    50 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Worcester
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary35
Middle4
High8
Other1
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
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