Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School

Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter

www.amsacs.org

Charter School 970 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter School, located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with the mission to create a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a challenging STEM-heavy curriculum that prepares students for success in competitive higher education institutions. By integrating advanced mathematics and science into the core of their educational philosophy, AMSA aims to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and intellectual curiosity among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, AMSA is known for its structured environment and commitment to high expectations. The school operates as a tuition-free public institution, drawing students from various surrounding communities through a lottery-based enrollment system. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for global citizenship, the academy balances its technical coursework with a robust liberal arts program, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and equipped to navigate both the professional and academic challenges of the 21st century.

970

Total Students

81.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	120
Black	34
Asian	86
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
649 (67.5%)
Hispanic
120 (12.5%)
Asian
86 (8.9%)
Two or More
69 (7.2%)
Black
34 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter
Phone:	(508)597-2400
Website:	http://www.amsacs.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 141

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 142

Grade 9 139

Grade 10 148

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 127