Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School

Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public

www.bartcharter.org

Charter School 364 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School, commonly known as BArT, is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Adams, Massachusetts. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education that balances a strong academic curriculum with the arts and technology. BArT is known for its small class sizes and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and individual character development.

By integrating a project-based approach with traditional academic standards, BArT aims to prepare students from across the Berkshire region for success in higher education and beyond. The school maintains a unique culture that encourages students to be active participants in their own education, fostering a community that values curiosity and creative expression. With its commitment to high academic expectations and a personalized approach to instruction, BArT serves as a significant educational alternative for families seeking a comprehensive, small-school experience in Western Massachusetts.

364

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	60
Black	33
Asian	2
Two or More	22

White
236 (66.9%)
Hispanic
60 (17.0%)
Black
33 (9.3%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public
Phone:	(413)743-7311
Website:	http://www.bartcharter.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 28