Gloucester

Located at 2 Blackburn Drive in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Gloucester Public Schools operates as an open, traditional public school district situated within the large suburban setting of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Functioning independently of charter organizations or supervisory unions, the district oversees seven operational schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as offering ungraded educational programs. The district educates a total student body of 2,838 learners, which includes 1,404 female students, 1,431 male students, and three students with unspecified gender identities, spanning foundational early childhood programs up through high school graduation.

Demographically, the student body includes 2,119 White, 488 Hispanic, 113 multiracial (two or more races), 59 Black, 43 Asian, 7 American Indian, and 6 Pacific Islander students. To foster academic growth and comprehensive student care, the district employs a dedicated full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of approximately 964.56 staff members. This staffing structure features roughly 515.56 FTE teaching positions, supported by 104.5 FTE instructional aides and 344.5 FTE support staff. Families, students, and educational researchers interested in learning more can contact the administration by phone at (978) 281-9800 or explore their official website at www.gloucesterschools.com.