Fitchburg

Headquartered at 376 South Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the Fitchburg public school district serves as an open, traditional public school system within a midsize suburban context in the Worcester metropolitan area. Operating eight active schools, the non-charter district offers a comprehensive educational framework spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside ungraded programming. The district accommodates a total student body of 5,234 learners, reflecting a demographic makeup that includes 3,054 Hispanic students, 1,159 White students, 444 Black students, 344 students of two or more races, 212 Asian students, and 15 American Indian students. Community members and prospective families can connect with the district directly by calling (978) 345-3200 or by visiting its official website at www.fitchburgschools.org.

Supporting this student body requires a comprehensive operational framework and dedicated professional workforce. Across its primary, middle, and secondary levels—encompassing 161 pre-kindergarteners, 409 kindergarten students, and 353 high school seniors—the district maintains a total workforce of 1,608.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team features 861.8 teacher FTEs delivering classroom instruction, working alongside 144.9 instructional aide FTEs and 601.8 support staff FTEs. This robust staffing foundation enables the district to maintain its daily operations and deliver tailored educational services across all of its academic facilities.