At a glance
Reported students
99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
99
Ma Academy for Math and Science School: 99 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 91
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Ma Academy for Math and Science School
Ma Academy for Math and Science School is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Worcester. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Ma Academy for Math and Science. NCES reports 99 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (57.6%) and White (29.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ma Academy for Math and Science School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.3%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black3%
- Asian57.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Ma Academy for Math and Science School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Technical High High · Worcester | 09–12 | 1,442 | 1.1 mi |
| Doherty Memorial High High · Worcester | 09–12 | 1,573 | 1.2 mi |
| Burncoat Senior High High · Worcester | 09–12 | 1,073 | 1.6 mi |
| Claremont Academy High · Worcester | 07–12 | 474 | 1.8 mi |
| North High High · Worcester | 09–12 | 1,376 | 2 mi |
| Worcester Alternative High School High · Worcester | 07–12 | 36 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ma Academy for Math and Science School
What grades does Ma Academy for Math and Science School serve?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ma Academy for Math and Science.
How many students attend Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School reported 99 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 91 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 99 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ma Academy for Math and Science School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Ma Academy for Math and Science School in?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School is part of Ma Academy for Math and Science, based in Worcester, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Worcester Technical High (1.1 mi), Doherty Memorial High (1.2 mi), Burncoat Senior High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.